1997 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · P871 OVV
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 7,017 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1388cc
P871 OVV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2012
- 7,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 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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P871 OVV Mileage History
- 30/05/200674,313 mi
- 30/05/200674,313 mi
- 02/06/200779,224 mi+4,911 mi
- 02/06/200779,224 mi
- 06/06/200885,210 mi+5,986 mi
- 01/06/200989,892 mi+4,682 mi
- 01/06/201094,536 mi+4,644 mi
- 01/06/201094,536 mi
- 07/06/201198,959 mi+4,423 mi
- 13/06/201198,969 mi+10 mi
- 31/05/20127,017 mi-91,952 mi
- 31/05/20127,017 mi
Average of roughly -11,208 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P871 OVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P871 OVV) between May 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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