1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R484 EUG
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 4,896 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/08/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,896 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
R484 EUG Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2010
- 4,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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R484 EUG Mileage History
- 30/03/200667,856 mi
- 31/03/200667,856 mi
- 03/04/200774,508 mi+6,652 mi
- 16/04/200882,528 mi+8,020 mi
- 18/04/200882,559 mi+31 mi
- 05/05/200993,424 mi+10,865 mi
- 13/05/200993,566 mi+142 mi
- 23/04/20104,889 mi-88,677 mi
- 27/04/20104,896 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly -15,442 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R484 EUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R484 EUG) between March 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2010 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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