1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R270 EKN
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 533 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2021.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R270 EKN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/07/2021
- 533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R270 EKN 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 (R270 EKN) between July 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
R270 EKN Mileage History
- 17/07/200667,213 mi
- 13/07/200770,308 mi+3,095 mi
- 29/07/200874,845 mi+4,537 mi
- 28/07/200980,806 mi+5,961 mi
- 26/07/201088,972 mi+8,166 mi
- 23/07/201192,299 mi+3,327 mi
- 24/07/201294,472 mi+2,173 mi
- 25/07/201395,664 mi+1,192 mi
- 02/07/201496,244 mi+580 mi
- 16/07/201597,321 mi+1,077 mi
- 20/07/201697,575 mi+254 mi
- 28/07/201697,583 mi+8 mi
- 21/07/201797,835 mi+252 mi
- 25/07/201899,516 mi+1,681 mi
- 02/08/201899,516 mi
- 23/07/201999,644 mi+128 mi
- 24/07/202099,661 mi+17 mi
- 27/07/2021533 mi-99,128 mi
Average of roughly -4,437 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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