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1997 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R26 XVX

R26 XVX

1997 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1997. Recorded mileage 16,250 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/04/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1388cc

R26 XVX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2024
  • 16,250 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R26 XVX Mileage History

  1. 01/03/202214,574 mi
  2. 10/03/202315,658 mi+1,084 mi
  3. 11/03/202416,237 mi+579 mi
  4. 09/04/202416,250 mi+13 mi
  5. 15/04/202416,250 mi

Average of roughly 789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R26 XVX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (R26 XVX) between March 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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