1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R868 FRN
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 04/08/1997. Recorded mileage 52,081 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
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R868 FRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 52,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R868 FRN Mileage History
- 04/08/202349,326 mi
- 30/07/202450,777 mi+1,451 mi
- 30/07/202450,777 mi
- 25/07/202552,081 mi+1,304 mi
- 25/07/202552,081 mi
Average of roughly 1,396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R868 FRN 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 (R868 FRN) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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