MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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 ()
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre wearing on both edges
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
near side front tyre getting low tread
near side rear starting to split
off side front tyre getting low tread
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
play on nearside rear wheel bearing.
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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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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