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E205 OEG

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,522 mi
Last recorded46,522 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE205 OEG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 46,522 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 46,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 45,730 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 45,460 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 45,009 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 44,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded and black paint coated

surface rust under the vehicle and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some componants

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some componants2>brake pipes slightly coroded3>suface rust on some componants

Pass 21 Jun 2014 41,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres edges getting bold

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,980 miles

some corrosion of sills at rear

Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,398 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,985 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,121 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 18,361 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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E205 OEG is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E205 OEG, 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 E205 OEG registered?

E205 OEG is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 1988.

Is E205 OEG safe to buy?

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