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E537 RWU

1987 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,976 mi
Last recorded23,976 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE537 RWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 23,976 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

battery insecure due to corrosion around battery tray

nsf bonnet mounting panel corroded where it join s to nsf wing

underside fuel lines corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,560 miles

Nearside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,709 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 21,709 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 21,001 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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E537 RWU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E537 RWU, 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 E537 RWU registered?

E537 RWU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 September 1987.

Is E537 RWU safe to buy?

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