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E554 AAR

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,860 mi
Last recorded27,860 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE554 AAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 27,860 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 27,736 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 27,574 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 27,188 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 27,041 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 27,018 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to vehicle body and underside in several places

Pass 25 Jun 2010 26,898 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,768 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 26,764 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,596 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 141,058 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 141,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,017 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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E554 AAR is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E554 AAR, 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 E554 AAR registered?

E554 AAR is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 August 1987.

Is E554 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E554 AAR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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