Ford Fiesta Festival (1987)
1987 Ford Fiesta Festival
CarHunch is tracking 12,145 1987 Ford Fiesta Festival vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1987 Ford Fiesta Festival has a 0% first-time pass rate, which is dramatically below the 80% UK average—a complete red flag. None of the 12,145 vehicles analysed passed their MOT on the first attempt, and no dangerous defects were recorded, which suggests these cars are either not being tested or have already been withdrawn from regular road use.
The zero failures and advisories per vehicle indicates this cohort isn't actively in circulation for MOT testing anymore; these are almost certainly classic or stored vehicles rather than cars you'd buy to drive daily. If you're considering one of these as a working classic, have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist who understands 1980s Ford electronics and mechanical wear, as MOT data here tells us nothing useful about actual roadworthiness.
We have 12,145 1987 Ford Fiesta Festival 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 Festival
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 (100%) | 12,120 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 25 | 0% | 0 |
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