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E559 LTR

1987 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,157 mi
Last recorded65,157 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE559 LTR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 65,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 63,692 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 63,691 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and previous repair insufficiently welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front direction indicator light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 11 Sep 2023 62,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,641 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 59,641 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 59,640 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 56,661 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,899 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 55,899 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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E559 LTR is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E559 LTR, 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

How do I check the history of E559 LTR?

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What year was E559 LTR registered?

E559 LTR is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E559 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E559 LTR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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