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EFZ 884

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,447 mi
Last recorded71,447 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 884
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,047 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slightly low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 71,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slightly low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,647 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 69,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 63,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,915 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,272 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,713 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,188 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 40,188 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,377 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 37,351 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,351 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,039 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 36,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,268 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 36,268 miles

Offside Rear 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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EFZ 884 is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EFZ 884, 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 EFZ 884 registered?

EFZ 884 is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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