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E997 JPO

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

14,760 mi
Last recorded14,760 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 JPO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 14,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 13,790 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in bonnet

Fail 16 Jan 2013 96,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in bonnet

Pass 5 Nov 2011 3,191 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 31,867 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe 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)

Pass 14 May 2010 94,883 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 94,875 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,110 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 85,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2008 81,140 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 81,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 72,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 72,449 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 72,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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 JPO is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JPO, 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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E997 JPO is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 August 1987.

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