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E508 DMY

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,518 mi
Last recorded62,518 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE508 DMY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,518 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 62,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,820 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2012 55,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2011 48,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jan 2010 38,096 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,096 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 36,390 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 34,443 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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E508 DMY is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E508 DMY, 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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E508 DMY is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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