1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R154 DUF
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 55,565 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R154 DUF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 55,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R154 DUF Mileage History
- 05/02/202454,873 mi
- 27/01/202555,199 mi+326 mi
- 27/01/202555,199 mi
- 26/01/202655,565 mi+366 mi
- 26/01/202655,565 mi
Average of roughly 351 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R154 DUF 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 (R154 DUF) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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