1988 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · F942 MPL
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 55,088 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F942 MPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 55,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F942 MPL 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 (F942 MPL) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
F942 MPL Mileage History
- 29/03/202253,922 mi
- 25/04/202354,385 mi+463 mi
- 04/05/202454,599 mi+214 mi
- 05/08/202554,769 mi+170 mi
- 13/07/202655,088 mi+319 mi
Average of roughly 272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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