1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R530 PJO
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 63,869 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/06/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,869 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
R530 PJO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2010
- 63,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R530 PJO Mileage History
- 19/09/200544,982 mi
- 18/09/200646,665 mi+1,683 mi
- 20/09/200646,665 mi
- 05/09/200748,006 mi+1,341 mi
- 05/09/200853,304 mi+5,298 mi
- 05/09/200853,304 mi
- 17/06/200960,451 mi+7,147 mi
- 19/06/200960,457 mi+6 mi
- 18/06/201063,841 mi+3,384 mi
- 22/06/201063,869 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 3,971 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R530 PJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R530 PJO) between September 2005 and June 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)”.
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