1978 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · WGW 22S
1978 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 1978. Recorded mileage 1,457 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WGW 22S Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 1,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WGW 22S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Ford Fiesta (WGW 22S) between April 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
WGW 22S Mileage History
- 27/04/200665,760 mi
- 07/04/200765,793 mi+33 mi
- 13/05/2008658 mi-65,135 mi
- 11/07/200965,837 mi+65,179 mi
- 03/07/201065,843 mi+6 mi
- 02/07/201165,865 mi+22 mi
- 07/07/201265,881 mi+16 mi
- 13/07/20136,589 mi-59,292 mi
- 11/07/201583 mi-6,506 mi
- 09/07/2016233 mi+150 mi
- 20/10/201710 mi-223 mi
- 19/10/2018138 mi+128 mi
- 19/10/2019402 mi+264 mi
- 16/10/2020555 mi+153 mi
- 15/10/2021602 mi+47 mi
- 24/10/2022737 mi+135 mi
- 13/11/20231,047 mi+310 mi
- 04/11/20241,226 mi+179 mi
- 12/11/20251,457 mi+231 mi
Average of roughly -3,290 miles per year across 19 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
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