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E552 PNX

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,457 mi
Last recorded56,457 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE552 PNX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 56,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,754 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undersealed

Pass 20 May 2024 55,003 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

body undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,878 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body undersealed

Fail 5 May 2023 54,850 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inside wheel arch near shocker mount upper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

body undersealed

Pass 19 May 2022 53,799 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2021 53,237 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 51,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 50,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,572 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,227 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,130 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 49,641 miles

nsr tyre is slighty perished

osr tyre is slighty perished

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,419 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 47,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 45,995 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 45,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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E552 PNX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc 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 E552 PNX, 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 E552 PNX registered?

E552 PNX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 November 1987.

Is E552 PNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E552 PNX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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