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E587 XAM

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,652 mi
Last recorded46,652 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE587 XAM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 46,652 miles

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Slight corrsion to various parts of vehicle underside

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,803 miles

unable to check condition of nearside and offside front floor pannel due to excessive amounts of wire mesh, body filler and underseal

Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,775 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

unable to check condition of nearside and offside front floor pannel due to excessive amounts of wire mesh, body filler and underseal

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,418 miles

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

underside of the vehicle corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 39,418 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

underside of the vehicle corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,945 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 35,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,935 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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E587 XAM is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E587 XAM, 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 E587 XAM registered?

E587 XAM is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E587 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E587 XAM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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