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E997 GLY

1987 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,398 mi
Last recorded63,398 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 GLY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 63,398 miles

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

front plate slightly cracked

Fail 4 May 2012 63,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front plate slightly cracked

Fail 1 May 2012 63,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2011 58,028 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 58,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 52,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2009 48,484 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 48,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,962 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 42,962 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 42,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,801 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 41,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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E997 GLY is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 E997 GLY, 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 E997 GLY registered?

E997 GLY is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 November 1987.

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