1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · N344 AJH
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 68,951 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N344 AJH Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2009
- 68,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N344 AJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (N344 AJH) between May 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
N344 AJH Mileage History
- 30/05/200660,343 mi
- 30/05/200660,343 mi
- 13/06/200763,471 mi+3,128 mi
- 13/06/200763,475 mi+4 mi
- 06/06/200863,909 mi+434 mi
- 06/06/200863,909 mi
- 28/06/200968,925 mi+5,016 mi
- 29/06/200968,951 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 2,792 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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