Ford Fiesta Finesse (1987)
1987 Ford Fiesta Finesse
CarHunch is tracking 761 1987 Ford Fiesta Finesse vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1987 Ford Fiesta Finesse is effectively off the road — zero vehicles in this cohort of 761 passed their MOT, compared to the UK average pass rate of 80%. These are 37-year-old cars, and the complete absence of passing tests reflects the reality that any survivors are either non-functional, kept off public roads, or so rare that meaningful reliability data cannot be drawn.
If you own one of these, it's a classic car project rather than practical transport, and MOT data becomes less relevant than the vehicle's original build quality and your restoration budget. For buyers, treat any 1987 Fiesta as a restoration or display vehicle only — routine MOT failure is universal at this age.
We have 761 1987 Ford Fiesta Finesse 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 Finesse
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.
Before you buy a Ford Fiesta Finesse
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 760 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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