1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P851 UTX
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 78,706 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P851 UTX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2015
- 78,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P851 UTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P851 UTX) between October 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt e”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
P851 UTX Mileage History
- 09/10/200648,325 mi
- 15/10/200751,425 mi+3,100 mi
- 06/12/200856,148 mi+4,723 mi
- 21/09/201062,870 mi+6,722 mi
- 07/10/201063,065 mi+195 mi
- 17/10/201167,360 mi+4,295 mi
- 01/11/201167,492 mi+132 mi
- 01/11/201167,492 mi
- 10/10/201271,597 mi+4,105 mi
- 16/10/201271,660 mi+63 mi
- 21/10/201375,522 mi+3,862 mi
- 19/11/201375,692 mi+170 mi
- 17/07/201578,706 mi+3,014 mi
- 22/07/201578,706 mi
Average of roughly 3,459 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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