1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R723 BNC
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 69,024 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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R723 BNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2024
- 69,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R723 BNC 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 (R723 BNC) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R723 BNC Mileage History
- 22/11/202267,394 mi
- 23/11/202267,394 mi
- 14/11/202368,134 mi+740 mi
- 24/11/202368,134 mi
- 06/11/202469,024 mi+890 mi
Average of roughly 833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Fiesta Mk4 (BE91)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Suspension Bush WearModerate
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