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E653 PCV

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,809 mi
Last recorded40,809 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 PCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 40,809 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front panel heavily corroded/holed. Cosmetic/non load bearing.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,195 miles

Front panel heavily corroded/holed. Cosmetic/non load bearing.

Nearside front outer sill (inside door shut) corroded/holed. Not prescribed area.

Nearside rear outer wheel arch heavily corroded. No sharp edges at time of test.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/front corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 40,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front panel heavily corroded/holed. Cosmetic/non load bearing.

Nearside front outer sill (inside door shut) corroded/holed. Not prescribed area.

Nearside rear outer wheel arch heavily corroded. No sharp edges at time of test.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/front corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 40,165 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 36,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,535 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 33,525 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,060 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,588 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 28,586 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,920 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,805 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 26,805 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,322 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,065 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,859 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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E653 PCV is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E653 PCV, 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 E653 PCV registered?

E653 PCV is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 October 1987.

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