1996 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P404 CJB
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 102,558 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1242cc
P404 CJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 102,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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P404 CJB Mileage History
- 19/07/2025101,270 mi
- 23/07/2025101,276 mi+6 mi
- 15/07/2026102,541 mi+1,265 mi
- 21/07/2026102,551 mi+10 mi
- 31/07/2026102,558 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P404 CJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P404 CJB) between July 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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