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1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P312 BFV

P312 BFV

1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 68,459 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/06/2015
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
68,459 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/06/2015
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1299cc

P312 BFV Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 22/06/2015
  • 68,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P312 BFV Mileage History

  1. 20/05/200542,246 mi
  2. 21/05/200542,246 mi
  3. 16/06/200644,133 mi+1,887 mi
  4. 19/06/200644,134 mi+1 mi
  5. 20/06/200746,595 mi+2,461 mi
  6. 20/06/200746,595 mi
  7. 13/06/200847,582 mi+987 mi
  8. 13/06/200847,584 mi+2 mi
  9. 10/06/200948,822 mi+1,238 mi
  10. 10/06/200948,822 mi
  11. 08/06/201050,130 mi+1,308 mi
  12. 08/06/201050,130 mi
  13. 07/06/201151,123 mi+993 mi
  14. 07/06/201151,124 mi+1 mi
  15. 14/06/201252,278 mi+1,154 mi
  16. 14/06/201252,279 mi+1 mi
  17. 10/06/201354,266 mi+1,987 mi
  18. 11/06/201354,266 mi
  19. 16/06/201458,165 mi+3,899 mi
  20. 23/06/201458,165 mi
  21. 22/06/201568,459 mi+10,294 mi

Average of roughly 2,598 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

P312 BFV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 17:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P312 BFV) between May 2005 and June 2015.

The record contains 10 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 22 June 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.

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