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E502 MMG

1987 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,220 mi
Last recorded50,220 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE502 MMG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,220 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 47,008 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,253 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,370 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 43,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,716 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 35,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,089 miles

both outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

offside front floor and chassis rail has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,984 miles

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

exhaust system is rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,107 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 32,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,329 miles

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,568 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 30,015 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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E502 MMG is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E502 MMG, 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 E502 MMG registered?

E502 MMG is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E502 MMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E502 MMG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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