1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R462 CYS
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 57,368 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/01/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,368 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
R462 CYS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2007
- 57,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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R462 CYS Mileage History
- 21/06/200649,640 mi
- 23/06/200649,640 mi
- 30/05/200757,368 mi+7,728 mi
- 01/06/200757,368 mi
Average of roughly 8,184 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R462 CYS 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 (R462 CYS) between June 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2007 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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