1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R863 ANV
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1997. Recorded mileage 4,937 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,937 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
R863 ANV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2021
- 4,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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R863 ANV Mileage History
- 22/09/20214,600 mi
- 29/09/20214,937 mi+337 mi
Average of roughly 17,069 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R863 ANV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R863 ANV) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split ”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
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