1987 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · E856 YCH
1987 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 3,207 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E856 YCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 3,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E856 YCH 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 (E856 YCH) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
E856 YCH Mileage History
- 16/05/20242,826 mi
- 01/05/20253,119 mi+293 mi
- 02/10/20253,161 mi+42 mi
- 14/05/20263,200 mi+39 mi
- 14/05/20263,207 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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