1996 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P526 DEW
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 75,050 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/03/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,050 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
P526 DEW Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2009
- 75,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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P526 DEW Mileage History
- 24/08/200656,316 mi
- 24/08/200780,205 mi+23,889 mi
- 24/08/200780,205 mi
- 20/08/200868,675 mi-11,530 mi
- 20/08/200868,675 mi
- 19/08/200975,049 mi+6,374 mi
- 19/08/200975,050 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,271 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P526 DEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P526 DEW) between August 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2009 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 (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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