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E531 CGW

1987 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,505 mi
Last recorded97,505 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE531 CGW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 48,388 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 45,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,520 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 35,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,135 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 33,133 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,095 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,640 miles

near side front tyre getting low tread

near side rear starting to split

off side front tyre getting low tread

Pass 21 May 2008 30,599 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 30,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 30,269 miles

play on nearside rear wheel bearing.

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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E531 CGW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E531 CGW, 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 E531 CGW registered?

E531 CGW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 August 1987.

Is E531 CGW safe to buy?

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