1996 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · N558 HWR
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 60,713 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1242cc
N558 HWR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2007
- 60,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N558 HWR Mileage History
- 06/04/200689,384 mi
- 10/04/200689,384 mi
- 07/06/200760,713 mi-28,671 mi
- 08/06/200760,713 mi
Average of roughly -24,475 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N558 HWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (N558 HWR) between April 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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