1997 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · P125 ACW
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 43,345 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/07/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1753cc
P125 ACW Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2012
- 43,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 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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P125 ACW Mileage History
- 26/05/200687,024 mi
- 26/04/200795,214 mi+8,190 mi
- 30/04/200765,221 mi-29,993 mi
- 09/05/20081,173 mi-64,048 mi
- 09/05/20081,173 mi
- 12/05/20096,519 mi+5,346 mi
- 15/05/20096,522 mi+3 mi
- 04/05/201011,362 mi+4,840 mi
- 05/05/201011,367 mi+5 mi
- 05/05/201127,025 mi+15,658 mi
- 16/05/201127,030 mi+5 mi
- 10/04/201243,345 mi+16,315 mi
- 19/04/201243,345 mi
Average of roughly -7,403 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P125 ACW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P125 ACW) between May 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”.
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