1988 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · F122 ERP
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 67,872 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F122 ERP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
- 67,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F122 ERP 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 (F122 ERP) between September 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users DIESEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
F122 ERP Mileage History
- 24/09/202242,830 km
- 18/09/202347,501 mi
- 09/12/202348,613 km
- 06/12/202467,845 mi
- 10/12/202467,872 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 11,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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