No, P257 PAR is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P257 PAR?

The MOT for P257 PAR is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 July 2015.

What is the recorded mileage of P257 PAR?

The recorded mileage for P257 PAR is 98,201 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P257 PAR ULEZ compliant?

No, P257 PAR 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

1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P257 PAR

P257 PAR

1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 98,201 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/07/2015
Road Tax: Untaxed (06/03/2015)
Recorded Mileage: 98,201 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 08/07/2015

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 06/03/2015

Mileage: 98,201 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1299cc

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P257 PAR Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2014
98,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Older vehicle

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P257 PAR Mileage History

16/06/200665,090 mi
12/06/200769,906 mi+4,816 mi
20/06/200875,814 mi+5,908 mi
20/06/200875,814 mi
10/06/200979,544 mi+3,730 mi
09/06/201083,891 mi+4,347 mi
09/06/201187,669 mi+3,778 mi
11/06/201291,797 mi+4,128 mi
15/06/201291,797 mi
12/06/201394,716 mi+2,919 mi
10/06/201498,201 mi+3,485 mi

Average of roughly 4,147 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

P257 PAR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 15:27

MOT Analysis

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

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P257 PAR) between June 2006 and June 2014.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.

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