1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P204 FOJ
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 70,531 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jun 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P204 FOJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2007
- 70,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P204 FOJ 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 (P204 FOJ) between October 2006 and October 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)”.
P204 FOJ Mileage History
- 24/10/200665,263 mi
- 25/10/200665,263 mi
- 22/10/200770,521 mi+5,258 mi
- 24/10/200770,531 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,270 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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