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E904 ELL

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,035 mi
Last recorded68,035 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE904 ELL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Underbody undersealed

Fail 2 Sep 2022 24,834 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 24,004 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 22,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

floors and chassis repaired

Fail 9 Jul 2019 22,928 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

floors and chassis repaired

Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,700 miles

Nearside head light reflector staring to fade

Offside Outer sill weak

Fail 3 Jul 2018 22,691 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired foor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside head light reflector staring to fade

Offside Outer sill weak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 22,575 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear sub frame corroded

front inner wings, both front floors and both outer floors corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,465 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 22,461 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner wings corroded

front jacking points and outer seals corroding

underside of car covered in underseal hard to check

Pass 18 Jun 2014 21,782 miles

battery tray rusty

both inner front wings corroded

covered in thick underseal hard to check

Fail 6 Jun 2013 21,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perished

inner wings ,battery tray,outer sills,inner sills,front floors and boot floor all corroding

underside of car covered in thick underseal hard to check

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,169 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perished

inner wings ,battery tray,outer sills,inner sills,front floors and boot floor all corroding

underside of car covered in thick underseal hard to check

Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,575 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner wings rusty

thick underseal hard to check

Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front inner wings corroded

outer sills floors rear suspension corroded and covered in undersill

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,465 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,904 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,692 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 16,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 28 Jun 2006 14,269 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,269 miles

front reg plate cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2005 12,479 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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E904 ELL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E904 ELL, 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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E904 ELL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 August 1987.

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