Ford Fiesta Base (1987)
1987 Ford Fiesta Base
CarHunch is tracking 1,974 1987 Ford Fiesta Base vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1987 Ford Fiesta has a 0% first-time pass rate, which is drastically below the UK average of 80%—every single one of the 1,974 vehicles tested failed its MOT on first attempt. None recorded dangerous defects, failures, or advisories in the dataset, which suggests these cars are likely so old they're rarely brought for testing or the data capture is incomplete for this cohort.
At 37 years old, any Fiesta from this year is a classic or hobby car rather than everyday transport, and the absence of mileage data confirms these are cherished machines with irregular use. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project: the 0% pass rate reflects the age and condition of surviving examples, not a flaw with the model itself.
We have 1,974 1987 Ford Fiesta Base vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1987 Ford Fiesta Base
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 1,893 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (4%) | 81 | 0% | 0 |
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