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E409 CGW

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,395 mi
Last recorded35,395 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE409 CGW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2009 35,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

corrosion to o/s/r/lower arch and sill

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,395 miles

corrosion to o/s/r/lower arch and sill

Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,781 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 34,780 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,824 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 33,824 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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E409 CGW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 51,862 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E409 CGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E409 CGW registered?

E409 CGW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 1987.

Is E409 CGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E409 CGW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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