1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P294 BFR
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/05/1997. Recorded mileage 93,322 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,322 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
P294 BFR Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 93,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P294 BFR Mileage History
- 10/09/200558,326 mi
- 13/09/200558,326 mi
- 13/09/200660,529 mi+2,203 mi
- 14/09/200660,529 mi
- 14/11/200763,669 mi+3,140 mi
- 13/11/200865,981 mi+2,312 mi
- 13/11/200865,982 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/200967,829 mi+1,847 mi
- 12/11/201069,570 mi+1,741 mi
- 13/11/201069,570 mi
- 10/11/201171,160 mi+1,590 mi
- 13/11/201272,805 mi+1,645 mi
- 13/11/201272,807 mi+2 mi
- 11/11/201374,360 mi+1,553 mi
- 12/11/201476,054 mi+1,694 mi
- 10/11/201577,870 mi+1,816 mi
- 20/10/201679,624 mi+1,754 mi
- 25/10/201781,456 mi+1,832 mi
- 02/11/201883,395 mi+1,939 mi
- 06/11/201883,398 mi+3 mi
- 06/11/201985,137 mi+1,739 mi
- 10/11/202086,637 mi+1,500 mi
- 12/11/202086,641 mi+4 mi
- 02/11/202188,196 mi+1,555 mi
- 08/11/202289,666 mi+1,470 mi
- 24/10/202390,855 mi+1,189 mi
- 11/10/202491,865 mi+1,010 mi
- 30/09/202593,322 mi+1,457 mi
Average of roughly 1,745 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
P294 BFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P294 BFR) between September 2005 and September 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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