1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · E576 MVT
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 27 May 1988. Recorded mileage 50,273 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E576 MVT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 50,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E576 MVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (E576 MVT) between May 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
E576 MVT Mileage History
- 03/05/200625,278 mi
- 28/04/200729,241 mi+3,963 mi
- 17/03/200831,589 mi+2,348 mi
- 25/03/200831,597 mi+8 mi
- 20/03/200942,354 mi+10,757 mi
- 26/03/200942,354 mi
- 05/09/201446,872 mi+4,518 mi
- 06/08/201546,917 mi+45 mi
- 16/12/202048,316 mi+1,399 mi
- 29/12/202048,316 mi
- 11/01/202219,042 mi-29,274 mi
- 10/02/202249,043 mi+30,001 mi
- 07/02/202349,487 mi+444 mi
- 09/02/202449,846 mi+359 mi
- 20/02/202449,848 mi+2 mi
- 13/02/202550,141 mi+293 mi
- 21/02/202650,272 mi+131 mi
- 14/03/202650,273 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,258 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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