1999 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · T561 ALJ
1999 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 64,251 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T561 ALJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 64,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T561 ALJ 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 1999 Ford Fiesta (T561 ALJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
T561 ALJ Mileage History
- 26/10/202355,650 mi
- 01/11/202459,169 mi+3,519 mi
- 04/11/202459,169 mi
- 27/10/202564,251 mi+5,082 mi
- 27/10/202564,251 mi
Average of roughly 4,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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