1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P54 XLJ
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 67,073 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P54 XLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 67,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P54 XLJ 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 (P54 XLJ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P54 XLJ Mileage History
- 15/11/202363,555 mi
- 16/11/202363,557 mi+2 mi
- 20/11/202465,191 mi+1,634 mi
- 17/11/202567,071 mi+1,880 mi
- 25/11/202567,073 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,734 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Suspension Bush WearModerate
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