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E433 TYC

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,274 mi
Last recorded98,274 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE433 TYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 98,274 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge and starting to crack in tread

Offside headlight beam pattern a little blurred

Fail 13 Apr 2018 98,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Top edge of sill under door seal (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge and starting to crack in tread

Offside headlight beam pattern a little blurred

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,492 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,317 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,282 miles

Corrosion starting in both sills and wheel arches

Fail 20 Mar 2014 78,183 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion starting in both sills and wheel arches

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,557 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm plus some cracking in sidewall

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear limit

Some corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 15 Apr 2013 74,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm plus some cracking in sidewall

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear limit

Some corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 10 Mar 2012 71,636 miles

previous weld repair feels soft on nearside chassis rail but no signs of holes or rust

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,087 miles

O/S/R wheel bearing becomeing noisy

Pass 2 May 2009 70,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 70,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,752 miles

1/Various parts of vehicle have been welded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 69,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1/Various parts of vehicle have been welded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,737 miles

1/Front no plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 67,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,436 miles

1/Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 65,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1/Handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 63,665 miles

1/Both front floorpans corroded †2/Welding repairs have been carried out

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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E433 TYC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E433 TYC, 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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E433 TYC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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