1987 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · D250 DLU
1987 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 1987. Recorded mileage 9,474 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D250 DLU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 9,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D250 DLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Fiesta (D250 DLU) between August 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
D250 DLU Mileage History
- 13/08/2024567 mi
- 15/08/2024588 mi+21 mi
- 24/09/20259,420 mi+8,832 mi
- 03/10/20259,474 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 7,824 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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