1987 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · E230 DOO
1987 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 45,468 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E230 DOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 45,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E230 DOO MOT History
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 (E230 DOO) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2026 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
E230 DOO Mileage History
- 21/10/202244,426 mi
- 28/10/202244,603 mi+177 mi
- 14/10/202345,439 mi+836 mi
- 30/08/202545,442 mi+3 mi
- 03/10/202645,468 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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