1997 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · P2 OJE
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 9,092 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1388cc
P2 OJE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2009
- 9,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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P2 OJE Mileage History
- 03/01/200693,556 mi
- 05/01/200693,565 mi+9 mi
- 28/02/2007581 mi-92,984 mi
- 01/03/2007589 mi+8 mi
- 23/02/200865,432 mi+64,843 mi
- 14/01/20098,440 mi-56,992 mi
- 26/03/20098,666 mi+226 mi
- 09/04/20099,024 mi+358 mi
- 11/04/20099,092 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly -25,839 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P2 OJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P2 OJE) between January 2006 and April 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”; “Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)”.
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