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E437 CCF

1987 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,656 mi
Last recorded37,656 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE437 CCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 37,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 36,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 36,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 36,003 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 36,002 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 32,885 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 3,541 miles

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)

ns/os head light image poor due to hids fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 36,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,384 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 28,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns/r os/r outter sills rusty foot brake low

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,686 miles

ns/r os/r outter sills rusty foot brake low

Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,804 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 27,804 miles

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

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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E437 CCF is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E437 CCF, 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 E437 CCF registered?

E437 CCF is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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