1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R310 BEG
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 51,705 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
R310 BEG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2008
- 51,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R310 BEG Mileage History
- 06/06/200641,575 mi
- 11/06/200746,048 mi+4,473 mi
- 18/06/200746,193 mi+145 mi
- 22/07/200851,705 mi+5,512 mi
Average of roughly 4,762 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R310 BEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R310 BEG) between June 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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