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E470 VBW

1987 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,266 mi
Last recorded79,266 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE470 VBW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 79,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 78,754 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 30,512 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (been jacked up) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (seat mounting area) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 30,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (been jacked up) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (seat mounting area) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 30,146 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,135 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 30,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 29,550 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 29,550 miles

rear outer arches corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,187 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 25,187 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

all four tyres perishing

offside front flexi brake hose perishing

offside rear flexi brake hose perishing

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,437 miles

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

exhaust emits a little smoke

front brake discs tarnished

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,003 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,829 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 23,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front engine mounting weak

offside and nearside rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,627 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 23,430 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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E470 VBW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E470 VBW, 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 E470 VBW registered?

E470 VBW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E470 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E470 VBW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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