1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R137 BOT
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 54,923 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R137 BOT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/11/2024
- 54,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R137 BOT Mileage History
- 02/11/202149,479 mi
- 17/11/202251,386 mi+1,907 mi
- 08/11/202353,009 mi+1,623 mi
- 15/11/202353,015 mi+6 mi
- 12/11/202454,923 mi+1,908 mi
Average of roughly 1,798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R137 BOT 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 1997 Ford Fiesta (R137 BOT) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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