1997 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R416 AAR
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/10/1997. Recorded mileage 76,709 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1388cc
R416 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 76,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R416 AAR Mileage History
- 08/09/202174,214 mi
- 05/09/202274,716 mi+502 mi
- 04/09/202375,314 mi+598 mi
- 13/09/202476,043 mi+729 mi
- 02/09/202576,709 mi+666 mi
Average of roughly 626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R416 AAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R416 AAR) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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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