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E844 YAU

1987 Ford Fiesta

Turquoise Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,542 mi
Last recorded40,542 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE844 YAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,542 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 40,494 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,461 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 48,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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E844 YAU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Turquoise with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E844 YAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E844 YAU registered?

E844 YAU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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