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E454 FJU

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,595 mi
Last recorded59,595 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE454 FJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,595 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 56,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,454 miles

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

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

front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 41,973 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,551 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,522 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,750 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 34,749 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,770 miles

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

osf tyre and nsr tyre walls very old

Fail 15 Oct 2010 32,758 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osf tyre and nsr tyre walls very old

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/Front tyre has slight cut in outer side wall

N/S/Rear tyre starting to perrish

O/S/Rear tyre starting to perrish

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,386 miles

both rear tyre walls old

Fail 3 Jun 2008 29,386 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls old

Pass 22 May 2007 27,917 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,839 miles

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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E454 FJU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E454 FJU, 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 E454 FJU registered?

E454 FJU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 1987.

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