1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · F315 VJT
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 78,640 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F315 VJT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 78,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F315 VJT 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 (F315 VJT) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))”.
F315 VJT Mileage History
- 27/04/202263,081 mi
- 07/06/202465,090 mi+2,009 mi
- 07/06/202465,090 mi
- 03/07/202576,640 mi+11,550 mi
- 09/09/202578,640 mi+2,000 mi
Average of roughly 4,616 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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