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D255 GAC

1987 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,510 mi
Last recorded98,510 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD255 GAC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 98,510 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 98,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 96,449 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 94,858 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 94,857 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,584 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 94,584 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor seat area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,983 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 93,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area near spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 93,753 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat fixing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,661 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,140 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 93,133 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,840 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 92,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,475 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 91,408 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 91,402 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center floor (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,259 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 91,254 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 91,160 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,910 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 90,904 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,761 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,957 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,257 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 90,141 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 90,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 90,082 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 89,896 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 89,891 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 88,422 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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D255 GAC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 51,862 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D255 GAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D255 GAC registered?

D255 GAC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 June 1987.

Is D255 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D255 GAC shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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