1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P235 TMA
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 2,301 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/11/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1242cc
P235 TMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2009
- 2,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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P235 TMA Mileage History
- 11/07/200682,995 mi
- 23/07/200788,150 mi+5,155 mi
- 28/07/200895,131 mi+6,981 mi
- 11/08/200895,290 mi+159 mi
- 17/08/20092,301 mi-92,989 mi
Average of roughly -26,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P235 TMA 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 (P235 TMA) between July 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)”.
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