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E804 BFG

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,350 mi
Last recorded97,350 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE804 BFG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,350 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 94,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,774 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 3,644 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,822 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,914 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,781 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,464 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,564 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 73,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,016 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 72,756 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 72,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 72,173 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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E804 BFG is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E804 BFG, 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 E804 BFG registered?

E804 BFG is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 November 1987.

Is E804 BFG safe to buy?

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