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E633 EGU

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,001 mi
Last recorded87,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE633 EGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 87,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 86,618 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 86,618 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 86,213 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 85,583 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,887 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 84,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,942 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,347 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,312 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 76,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,925 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 73,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 73,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,389 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 72,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,048 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 71,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,758 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 65,547 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 65,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 56,794 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 56,657 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f floor panel starting to corrode

oil switch starting to leak

rear tailgate wont open

rear wiper innop

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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E633 EGU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 E633 EGU, 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 E633 EGU registered?

E633 EGU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 December 1987.

Is E633 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E633 EGU shows 26 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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