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E612 GLE

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,939 mi
Last recorded58,939 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE612 GLE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 58,939 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 58,745 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 57,986 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 57,487 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 56,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 55,737 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 55,730 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 55,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,288 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Nov 2015 55,288 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing

radiator has major coolant leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,141 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,729 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

water leak from engine

Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,530 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake cables insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,273 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,704 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 53,704 miles

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F tyre perished.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,578 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 52,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise offside flitch pannel starting to corrod

Pass 11 Sep 2006 51,992 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre outter wall starting crack heavily

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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E612 GLE is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E612 GLE, 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 E612 GLE registered?

E612 GLE is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E612 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E612 GLE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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