1988 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · E187 BYS
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 87,587 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E187 BYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 87,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E187 BYS 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 1988 Ford Fiesta (E187 BYS) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
E187 BYS Mileage History
- 03/07/202384,715 mi
- 06/07/202384,716 mi+1 mi
- 21/06/202486,020 mi+1,304 mi
- 20/06/202586,773 mi+753 mi
- 26/06/202687,587 mi+814 mi
Average of roughly 963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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