1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R403 GWT
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 56,886 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1242cc
R403 GWT Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2009
- 56,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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R403 GWT Mileage History
- 02/02/200640,486 mi
- 03/02/200640,488 mi+2 mi
- 30/08/200746,937 mi+6,449 mi
- 01/09/200746,937 mi
- 01/09/200849,708 mi+2,771 mi
- 01/09/200849,208 mi-500 mi
- 06/08/200956,722 mi+7,514 mi
- 12/08/200956,886 mi+164 mi
Average of roughly 4,654 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R403 GWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R403 GWT) between February 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”.
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