1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P546 RNF
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 66,950 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
P546 RNF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2013
- 66,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P546 RNF Mileage History
- 18/07/200649,833 mi
- 18/07/200649,833 mi
- 31/07/200752,848 mi+3,015 mi
- 09/08/200857,009 mi+4,161 mi
- 09/08/200857,009 mi
- 20/08/200959,864 mi+2,855 mi
- 21/08/200959,865 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/201062,061 mi+2,196 mi
- 13/09/201062,137 mi+76 mi
- 17/09/201062,119 mi-18 mi
- 13/09/201164,199 mi+2,080 mi
- 14/09/201265,478 mi+1,279 mi
- 14/09/201265,478 mi
- 12/09/201366,950 mi+1,472 mi
Average of roughly 2,393 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P546 RNF 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 1997 Ford Fiesta (P546 RNF) between July 2006 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2013 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 (18 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
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