1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · N475 GDM
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 86,185 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1299cc
N475 GDM Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2011
- 86,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 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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N475 GDM Mileage History
- 01/08/200659,496 mi
- 26/07/200761,957 mi+2,461 mi
- 21/07/200871,966 mi+10,009 mi
- 22/07/200891,981 mi+20,015 mi
- 15/07/200995,088 mi+3,107 mi
- 26/01/201077,766 mi-17,322 mi
- 26/01/201077,766 mi
- 24/01/201186,185 mi+8,419 mi
Average of roughly 5,955 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N475 GDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (N475 GDM) between August 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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