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C6 SFR

1988 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,950 mi
Last recorded33,950 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 SFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 33,950 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2024 33,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 33,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 32,134 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 31,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 31,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 31,167 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,240 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 29,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 29,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,383 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,062 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 26,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 20,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,617 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,848 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak

Fail 18 Sep 2006 51,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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C6 SFR is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C6 SFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C6 SFR registered?

C6 SFR is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is C6 SFR safe to buy?

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