1999 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · T288 BHJ
1999 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 50,300 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T288 BHJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 50,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T288 BHJ Mileage History
- 13/10/202345,235 mi
- 30/09/202446,972 mi+1,737 mi
- 11/10/202446,990 mi+18 mi
- 04/10/202550,300 mi+3,310 mi
Average of roughly 2,563 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
T288 BHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Fiesta (T288 BHJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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