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E895 AVW

1987 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,285 mi
Last recorded36,285 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE895 AVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 36,025 miles

all under body heavily coated in underseal

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,901 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear trailing tie bar bushes soft and worn, advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,154 miles

hazard switch sticking

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,320 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 32,320 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear inner / outer sill areas soft

offside front tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,120 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sufrace rust on front brake discs

Pass 11 May 2009 30,908 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,474 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 29,474 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 25,380 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,537 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 21,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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E895 AVW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E895 AVW, 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 E895 AVW registered?

E895 AVW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E895 AVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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