No, E397 LFX is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for E397 LFX?

The MOT for E397 LFX is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 August 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of E397 LFX?

The recorded mileage for E397 LFX is 19,782 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E397 LFX ULEZ compliant?

No, E397 LFX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1987 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · E397 LFX

E397 LFX

1987 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 19,782 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/08/2022
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/10/2021)
Recorded Mileage: 19,782 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/08/2022

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/10/2021

Mileage: 19,782 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1987
Engine: 1597cc

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E397 LFX Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2021
19,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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E397 LFX Mileage History

22/04/200616,803 mi
03/08/200717,127 mi+324 mi
11/05/200917,384 mi+257 mi
11/02/201017,455 mi+71 mi
01/04/201118,104 mi+649 mi
08/03/201218,788 mi+684 mi
24/05/201319,369 mi+581 mi
11/08/201419,584 mi+215 mi
29/04/201819,614 mi+30 mi
17/08/202119,782 mi+168 mi

Average of roughly 194 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

E397 LFX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 13:32

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Fiesta (E397 LFX) between April 2006 and August 2021.

The record contains 10 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

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