1987 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · D526 CDL
1987 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 07 May 1987. Recorded mileage 57,153 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D526 CDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 57,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D526 CDL 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 (D526 CDL) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 24 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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.
D526 CDL Mileage History
- 13/05/202247,979 mi
- 17/05/202350,910 mi+2,931 mi
- 22/04/202452,848 mi+1,938 mi
- 20/05/202555,324 mi+2,476 mi
- 18/05/202657,153 mi+1,829 mi
Average of roughly 2,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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