1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · F457 GNN
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 75,998 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F457 GNN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 75,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F457 GNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (F457 GNN) between June 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
F457 GNN Mileage History
- 30/06/200549,358 mi
- 28/06/200650,285 mi+927 mi
- 29/06/200650,285 mi
- 23/07/200751,121 mi+836 mi
- 23/07/200855,326 mi+4,205 mi
- 06/11/200959,063 mi+3,737 mi
- 06/11/201060,799 mi+1,736 mi
- 03/11/201165,988 mi+5,189 mi
- 03/11/201165,988 mi
- 17/10/201268,405 mi+2,417 mi
- 15/10/201370,992 mi+2,587 mi
- 15/10/201474,369 mi+3,377 mi
- 15/11/201474,378 mi+9 mi
- 09/03/201673,695 mi-683 mi
- 06/02/201774,839 mi+1,144 mi
- 17/01/201875,211 mi+372 mi
- 26/04/201975,519 mi+308 mi
- 26/06/202175,880 mi+361 mi
- 02/09/202275,900 mi+20 mi
- 13/05/202475,989 mi+89 mi
- 23/04/202675,998 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,280 miles per year across 21 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: Good
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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