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E725 DGW

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,975 mi
Last recorded79,975 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE725 DGW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak upper engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 46,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak upper engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,892 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,118 miles

underside of car corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,948 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 42,948 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,829 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 9,867 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,867 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,819 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,347 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,156 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,522 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,505 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E725 DGW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E725 DGW, 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 E725 DGW registered?

E725 DGW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E725 DGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E725 DGW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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