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FEZ 3839

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,130 mi
Last recorded15,130 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 3839
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2021 15,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification dislocating at full travel (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis behind mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure dislocating at full travel (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire Exhaust system mounted to tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front brake hose not secured to strut

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front brake hose not secured to strut

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 Sep 2011 8,481 miles

Exhaust system has little ground clearance.

Suspension very firm.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 8,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Exhaust system very low.

Front brake hoses not clipped into strut properly.

Suspension very firm.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 6,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 2,160 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,239 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 96,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 94,275 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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FEZ 3839 is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FEZ 3839, 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 FEZ 3839 registered?

FEZ 3839 is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is FEZ 3839 safe to buy?

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