1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R460 AJW
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 65,996 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R460 AJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 65,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R460 AJW 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 (R460 AJW) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
R460 AJW Mileage History
- 09/07/202447,815 mi
- 07/07/202557,591 mi+9,776 mi
- 03/07/202665,457 mi+7,866 mi
- 21/07/202665,996 mi+539 mi
- 21/07/202665,996 mi
Average of roughly 8,951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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