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1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R957 BMB

R957 BMB

1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 67,397 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1299cc

R957 BMB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
  • 67,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R957 BMB Mileage History

  1. 26/04/202354,488 mi
  2. 13/04/202458,341 mi+3,853 mi
  3. 20/03/202560,743 mi+2,402 mi
  4. 09/04/202561,701 mi+958 mi
  5. 09/04/202667,397 mi+5,696 mi

Average of roughly 4,369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R957 BMB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (R957 BMB) between April 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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