1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R277 BGU
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 93,767 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R277 BGU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/09/2010
- 93,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R277 BGU Mileage History
- 07/02/200669,849 mi
- 07/02/200669,849 mi
- 31/10/200673,393 mi+3,544 mi
- 22/10/200781,479 mi+8,086 mi
- 22/10/200781,479 mi
- 23/09/200885,742 mi+4,263 mi
- 25/09/200990,663 mi+4,921 mi
- 25/09/200990,663 mi
- 20/09/201093,767 mi+3,104 mi
Average of roughly 5,181 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R277 BGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R277 BGU) between February 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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