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E444 VYC

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,444 mi
Last recorded68,444 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE444 VYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,444 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside tyres perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 68,429 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade perished & split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside tyres perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front & nearside rear tyres are slightly perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 68,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front & nearside rear tyres are slightly perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 68,076 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 67,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,787 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2021 66,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn suspension tie bar/rod forward rubber bushes excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 64,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,354 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from transmission

Fail 19 Mar 2012 64,354 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,258 miles

Front discs slightly pitted/corroded on inner surface outer edge....

Fuel cap seal slightly perished....

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,245 miles

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

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

offside rear handbrake binding slightly....

Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,756 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 63,194 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise to fit new front number plate,poor condition....

Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,194 miles

advise to fit new front number plate,poor condition....

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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E444 VYC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E444 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E444 VYC registered?

E444 VYC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 December 1987.

Is E444 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E444 VYC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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