1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P21 BAB
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 69,960 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
P21 BAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 69,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P21 BAB Mileage History
- 11/10/202469,960 mi
- 11/10/202469,960 mi
- 27/09/202569,960 mi
- 11/10/202569,960 mi
- 11/10/202569,960 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P21 BAB 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 (P21 BAB) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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