1988 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · F453 YJW
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 78,937 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F453 YJW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 78,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F453 YJW Mileage History
- 26/06/200659,124 mi
- 26/06/200659,124 mi
- 22/06/200762,737 mi+3,613 mi
- 29/05/200866,898 mi+4,161 mi
- 09/04/200971,572 mi+4,674 mi
- 22/02/201074,041 mi+2,469 mi
- 12/03/201177,771 mi+3,730 mi
- 03/03/201281,064 mi+3,293 mi
- 11/03/201382,840 mi+1,776 mi
- 01/03/201484,812 mi+1,972 mi
- 07/03/201566 mi-84,746 mi
- 05/03/20161,592 mi+1,526 mi
- 27/02/20172,890 mi+1,298 mi
- 19/03/20184,105 mi+1,215 mi
- 30/03/201976,040 mi+71,935 mi
- 30/03/201976,040 mi
- 22/02/202077,279 mi+1,239 mi
- 22/02/202077,279 mi
- 13/03/202178,088 mi+809 mi
- 22/04/202278,680 mi+592 mi
- 10/02/202378,755 mi+75 mi
- 29/06/202478,802 mi+47 mi
- 26/07/202578,846 mi+44 mi
- 11/09/202678,937 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 980 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F453 YJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (F453 YJW) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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