1988 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · E940 FBB
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 May 1988. Recorded mileage 54,255 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E940 FBB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2022
- 54,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E940 FBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (E940 FBB) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 May 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Limit 3.50 reading 7.01 (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
E940 FBB Mileage History
- 10/05/202254,151 mi
- 25/05/202254,255 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 2,514 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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