Official DVLA Record

1987 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · E521 HSR

E521 HSR

1987 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1987. Recorded mileage 86,637 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1987 · Chelmsford
MOT Status
Valid until 29/04/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
86,637 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/04/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1987
Engine
1117cc
Mechanical Assessment

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E521 HSR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
  • 86,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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E521 HSR Mileage History

  1. 16/12/202183,519 mi
  2. 06/01/202386,038 mi+2,519 mi
  3. 04/04/202386,046 mi+8 mi
  4. 25/04/202486,119 mi+73 mi
  5. 01/05/202586,637 mi+518 mi

Average of roughly 924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E521 HSR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 02:37
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Fiesta (E521 HSR) between December 2021 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/r13 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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