2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · WG11 VBD
2011 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 133,933 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WG11 VBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 133,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG11 VBD 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 2011 Ford Fiesta (WG11 VBD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge and worn in”; “Nearside Rear Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
WG11 VBD Mileage History
- 26/10/2023112,826 mi
- 26/10/2023112,826 mi
- 26/09/2024123,146 mi+10,320 mi
- 15/10/2025133,893 mi+10,747 mi
- 16/10/2025133,933 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 10,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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