1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · F526 FOD
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 55,472 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F526 FOD Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 55,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F526 FOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (F526 FOD) between September 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (37 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
F526 FOD Mileage History
- 07/09/200518,774 mi
- 28/06/200618,985 mi+211 mi
- 30/06/200618,985 mi
- 28/06/200719,661 mi+676 mi
- 12/07/200821,386 mi+1,725 mi
- 15/07/200821,386 mi
- 09/06/200923,874 mi+2,488 mi
- 19/05/201024,159 mi+285 mi
- 07/06/201128,464 mi+4,305 mi
- 07/06/201230,781 mi+2,317 mi
- 07/06/201332,916 mi+2,135 mi
- 12/06/201332,962 mi+46 mi
- 11/06/201435,139 mi+2,177 mi
- 04/06/201536,760 mi+1,621 mi
- 09/06/201638,834 mi+2,074 mi
- 03/06/201742,431 mi+3,597 mi
- 14/06/201742,534 mi+103 mi
- 16/07/201843,523 mi+989 mi
- 25/07/201947,788 mi+4,265 mi
- 26/07/201947,788 mi
- 14/10/202050,541 mi+2,753 mi
- 27/10/202050,541 mi
- 04/04/202253,843 mi+3,302 mi
- 06/05/202253,846 mi+3 mi
- 18/05/202354,620 mi+774 mi
- 10/10/202454,691 mi+71 mi
- 12/10/202454,692 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/202555,367 mi+675 mi
- 06/10/202655,472 mi+105 mi
- 06/10/202655,472 mi
Average of roughly 1,741 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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