MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
supply fuel pipes corroded from carb to tank.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/F tyre outter wall/tread split but no cordes showing
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
both bottem gearbox mountings were connected to subframe no good
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/F tyre outter wall/tread split but no cordes showing
both bottem gearbox mountings were connected to subframe no good
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E731 VGC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc 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 E731 VGC, 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 E731 VGC registered?
E731 VGC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 August 1987.
Is E731 VGC safe to buy?
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