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E853 YCH

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,357 mi
Last recorded98,357 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE853 YCH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 98,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 98,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 98,157 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,888 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,408 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 97,381 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 97,323 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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E853 YCH is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E853 YCH, 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 E853 YCH registered?

E853 YCH is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E853 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E853 YCH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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