1987 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · E781 AVX
1987 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/08/1987. Recorded mileage 88,674 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1597cc
E781 AVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 88,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E781 AVX Mileage History
- 15/08/202287,826 mi
- 24/08/202287,826 mi
- 18/09/202388,163 mi+337 mi
- 15/08/202488,418 mi+255 mi
- 13/08/202588,674 mi+256 mi
Average of roughly 283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E781 AVX 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 (E781 AVX) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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