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FEZ 170

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,267 mi
Last recorded121,267 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 170
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 121,267 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 119,360 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 119,338 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 119,237 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 118,430 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 118,420 miles

Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 115,448 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 114,767 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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FEZ 170 is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc 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 FEZ 170, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FEZ 170?

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What year was FEZ 170 registered?

FEZ 170 is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is FEZ 170 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEZ 170 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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