1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R117 DTW
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20/11/1997. Recorded mileage 58,888 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1242cc
R117 DTW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2021
- 58,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R117 DTW Mileage History
- 08/06/200634,195 mi
- 30/05/200735,712 mi+1,517 mi
- 10/06/200837,503 mi+1,791 mi
- 16/06/200939,022 mi+1,519 mi
- 14/06/201040,487 mi+1,465 mi
- 13/06/201141,901 mi+1,414 mi
- 15/06/201244,559 mi+2,658 mi
- 15/06/201346,214 mi+1,655 mi
- 13/06/201448,058 mi+1,844 mi
- 20/06/201549,943 mi+1,885 mi
- 13/06/201652,075 mi+2,132 mi
- 22/06/201754,133 mi+2,058 mi
- 18/06/201856,083 mi+1,950 mi
- 20/06/201856,110 mi+27 mi
- 14/06/201957,703 mi+1,593 mi
- 29/09/202058,878 mi+1,175 mi
- 09/11/202158,887 mi+9 mi
- 16/11/202158,888 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,599 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
R117 DTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R117 DTW) between June 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2021 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: Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or sta”; “Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or st”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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