1996 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · N142 NUF
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 87,052 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N142 NUF Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2008
- 87,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N142 NUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (N142 NUF) between October 2006 and November 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
N142 NUF Mileage History
- 04/10/200673,152 mi
- 04/10/200673,152 mi
- 18/10/200780,813 mi+7,661 mi
- 18/10/200780,813 mi
- 03/11/200887,052 mi+6,239 mi
- 03/11/200887,052 mi
Average of roughly 6,670 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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