MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,691 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyres worn
Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion
Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed next to towing eye front valance (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed next to trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed next to trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed next to seatbelt mounting midway down outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed above tie rod mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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E497 JHY is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E497 JHY, 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 E497 JHY registered?
E497 JHY is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 1987.
Is E497 JHY safe to buy?
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