1996 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · N126 JLD
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 May 1996. Recorded mileage 44,839 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N126 JLD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 44,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N126 JLD Mileage History
- 14/02/200621,542 mi
- 12/02/200723,222 mi+1,680 mi
- 11/02/200825,104 mi+1,882 mi
- 12/02/200927,043 mi+1,939 mi
- 12/02/200927,043 mi
- 10/02/201029,147 mi+2,104 mi
- 14/02/201131,173 mi+2,026 mi
- 09/03/201233,017 mi+1,844 mi
- 24/04/201233,040 mi+23 mi
- 18/04/201334,546 mi+1,506 mi
- 08/04/201436,591 mi+2,045 mi
- 19/05/201537,958 mi+1,367 mi
- 21/05/201537,958 mi
- 28/04/202239,198 mi+1,240 mi
- 29/04/202239,208 mi+10 mi
- 23/07/202544,779 mi+5,571 mi
- 25/07/202544,816 mi+37 mi
- 20/08/202544,821 mi+5 mi
- 30/03/202644,839 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,158 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
N126 JLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (N126 JLD) between February 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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