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E295 XVR

1988 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,968 mi
Last recorded52,968 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE295 XVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 52,968 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,963 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing grease cap missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 11 Mar 2020 51,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing grease cap missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,721 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,701 miles

slight corrosion present on inner sills (bothsides)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 51,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

harnesses fitted in front

no rear seats or rear seat belts fitted at time of test

smell of fuel from vehicle no leak at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,021 miles

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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E295 XVR is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E295 XVR, 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 E295 XVR registered?

E295 XVR is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E295 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E295 XVR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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