1996 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · P483 JWG
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 52,898 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P483 JWG Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2010
- 52,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P483 JWG 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 (P483 JWG) between October 2005 and October 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
P483 JWG Mileage History
- 06/10/200539,564 mi
- 09/10/200642,476 mi+2,912 mi
- 11/10/200745,368 mi+2,892 mi
- 03/10/200847,829 mi+2,461 mi
- 02/10/200950,253 mi+2,424 mi
- 09/10/201052,898 mi+2,645 mi
Average of roughly 2,663 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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