Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P331 GTV

P331 GTV

1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 73,718 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/02/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (21/05/2013)
Recorded Mileage
73,718 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/02/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 21/05/2013
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1299cc

P331 GTV Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 18/05/2013
  • 73,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P331 GTV Mileage History

  1. 02/05/200628,460 mi
  2. 11/05/200628,510 mi+50 mi
  3. 08/05/200730,878 mi+2,368 mi
  4. 02/06/200836,212 mi+5,334 mi
  5. 01/05/200939,994 mi+3,782 mi
  6. 05/05/200940,029 mi+35 mi
  7. 18/02/201047,713 mi+7,684 mi
  8. 22/02/201156,535 mi+8,822 mi
  9. 28/02/201156,644 mi+109 mi
  10. 31/01/201263,857 mi+7,213 mi
  11. 02/02/201263,857 mi
  12. 18/05/201373,718 mi+9,861 mi

Average of roughly 6,425 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

P331 GTV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 15:49
MOT Analysis

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

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P331 GTV) between May 2006 and May 2013.

The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 18 May 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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