1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P768 AAW
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 73,159 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2013.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P768 AAW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2012
- 73,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P768 AAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P768 AAW) between October 2005 and July 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Steering (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”.
P768 AAW Mileage History
- 19/10/200543,865 mi
- 18/04/200647,389 mi+3,524 mi
- 18/04/200753,419 mi+6,030 mi
- 21/04/200753,421 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/200860,270 mi+6,849 mi
- 24/04/200860,270 mi
- 21/04/200964,798 mi+4,528 mi
- 11/05/200964,853 mi+55 mi
- 12/05/200964,856 mi+3 mi
- 01/06/201067,476 mi+2,620 mi
- 14/06/201067,599 mi+123 mi
- 29/06/201170,506 mi+2,907 mi
- 13/07/201170,669 mi+163 mi
- 20/07/201273,089 mi+2,420 mi
- 30/07/201273,159 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 4,322 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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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