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E515 JWS

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE515 JWS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 76,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 76,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,364 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 76,235 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 76,185 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,185 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,181 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 75,824 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and deteriorating

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 75,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor/rear anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Covers fitted upper and lower

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and deteriorating

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,581 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 74,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Covers fitted upper and lower

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,094 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both fron tyres worn inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel tank dented

outer sills not seen covered

Fail 15 Jul 2015 73,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both fron tyres worn inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel tank dented

outer sills not seen covered

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

fuel tank dented

outer sills not seen coverd

Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank dented

outer sills coverd not seen

Pass 30 Jun 2012 68,113 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

feultank dented

outer sills not seen covered

under body rust

Fail 26 Jun 2012 68,112 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

feultank dented

outer sills not seen covered

under body rust

Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,598 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank dented badlt

outer sills not seen covered

uner body rust

Fail 6 Jul 2011 66,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank dented badlt

outer sills not seen covered

uner body rust

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,667 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

fuel tank damenged

Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,475 miles

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

fuel tank dented

nearside and offside front floor pans rusting

Fail 25 Jul 2008 62,475 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel tank dented

nearside and offside front floor pans rusting

Pass 25 Jul 2007 60,146 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 60,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

n/s/front brake hose insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,887 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 57,884 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2005 55,760 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 55,760 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Impact damage to fuel tank

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

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)

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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E515 JWS is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E515 JWS, 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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E515 JWS is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 1987.

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