1997 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R947 CTW
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 36,082 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R947 CTW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2025
- 36,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R947 CTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R947 CTW) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R947 CTW Mileage History
- 30/09/202234,982 mi
- 26/09/202335,572 mi+590 mi
- 10/10/202435,820 mi+248 mi
- 08/10/202536,082 mi+262 mi
Average of roughly 364 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Structural Corrosion (Sills and Rear Arches)Serious
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- Rear Suspension Bush WearModerate
The rear axle bushes soften and split with age, making the car feel loose at the back and often leading to MOT advisories or fails.
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