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E756 CJB

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,381 mi
Last recorded53,381 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE756 CJB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 53,381 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,200 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underbody/floor pan has been undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2017 51,197 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 51,157 miles

underbody /floor pan has been undersealed

Fail 22 Oct 2014 51,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,145 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,678 miles

all weld repairs have been undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside boot floor/webbing corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated/cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2011 35,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

alternator noisy under load

nearside boot floor/webbing corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated/cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,004 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 35,001 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,737 miles

the brake pedal is slightly spongy on application

Fail 20 Aug 2009 34,731 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

the brake pedal is slightly spongy on application

the nearside rear outer arch replacement panel has come away from the boot floor

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,342 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,748 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E756 CJB is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E756 CJB, 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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E756 CJB is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 1987.

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