No, N973 DMH is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for N973 DMH?

The MOT for N973 DMH is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 November 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of N973 DMH?

The recorded mileage for N973 DMH is 59,585 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N973 DMH ULEZ compliant?

No, N973 DMH does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · N973 DMH

N973 DMH

1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 59,585 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/11/2023
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 59,585 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/11/2023

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 59,585 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1299cc

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N973 DMH Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2022
59,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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N973 DMH Mileage History

27/10/202159,228 mi
27/10/202159,228 mi
27/10/202259,585 mi+357 mi
03/11/202259,585 mi

Average of roughly 350 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

N973 DMH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 13:08

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (N973 DMH) between October 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 November 2022 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mount”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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