1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P223 EVJ
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 47,634 miles. MOT valid until 04/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1250cc
P223 EVJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 47,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P223 EVJ Mileage History
- 28/09/200522,603 mi
- 29/09/200522,603 mi
- 27/09/200624,245 mi+1,642 mi
- 22/04/201531,886 mi+7,641 mi
- 24/04/201531,899 mi+13 mi
- 21/04/201636,306 mi+4,407 mi
- 01/08/201636,316 mi+10 mi
- 01/08/201636,316 mi
- 03/04/201838,182 mi+1,866 mi
- 01/04/201939,142 mi+960 mi
- 17/12/202240,878 mi+1,736 mi
- 18/12/202343,675 mi+2,797 mi
- 19/12/202343,680 mi+5 mi
- 27/01/202545,764 mi+2,084 mi
- 22/01/202647,574 mi+1,810 mi
- 05/02/202647,634 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 1,230 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
P223 EVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P223 EVJ) between September 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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