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E543 JYP

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,332 mi
Last recorded2,332 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE543 JYP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 2,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 2,288 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 599 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 99,882 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 99,009 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 97,816 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 97,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Hub carrier loose in McPherson strut attachment (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 96,991 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 96,426 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 95,376 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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E543 JYP is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E543 JYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E543 JYP registered?

E543 JYP is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E543 JYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E543 JYP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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