1997 Ford Fiesta Courier 1.8L Diesel · R303 DGA
1997 Ford Fiesta Courier (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 27,720 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA COURIER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R303 DGA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2009
- 27,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R303 DGA Mileage History
- 13/08/200717,046 mi
- 06/03/200927,720 mi+10,674 mi
Average of roughly 6,832 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R303 DGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier (R303 DGA) between August 2007 and March 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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