1996 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · N640 GFV
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 65,653 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N640 GFV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2025
- 65,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N640 GFV Mileage History
- 20/05/200659,017 mi
- 21/10/2009610,059 mi+551,042 mi
- 22/10/200961,067 mi-548,992 mi
- 21/01/201161,321 mi+254 mi
- 09/01/201262,088 mi+767 mi
- 05/03/201362,317 mi+229 mi
- 10/03/201462,722 mi+405 mi
- 27/03/201563,352 mi+630 mi
- 26/03/201664,133 mi+781 mi
- 10/03/201764,787 mi+654 mi
- 23/03/201865,190 mi+403 mi
- 05/08/202065,600 mi+410 mi
- 25/11/202265,621 mi+21 mi
- 23/01/202565,641 mi+20 mi
- 27/01/202565,653 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 355 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N640 GFV 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 (N640 GFV) between May 2006 and January 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
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