Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P353 CLJ

P353 CLJ

1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07/08/1997. Recorded mileage 46,453 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 18/03/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
46,453 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/03/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1242cc

P353 CLJ Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2022
  • 46,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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P353 CLJ Mileage History

  1. 24/07/200624,408 mi
  2. 19/07/200725,530 mi+1,122 mi
  3. 21/07/200826,507 mi+977 mi
  4. 22/07/200927,373 mi+866 mi
  5. 13/07/201027,980 mi+607 mi
  6. 11/07/201128,724 mi+744 mi
  7. 11/07/201229,503 mi+779 mi
  8. 23/07/201330,269 mi+766 mi
  9. 24/07/201430,978 mi+709 mi
  10. 21/07/201531,561 mi+583 mi
  11. 23/07/201531,564 mi+3 mi
  12. 18/07/201632,015 mi+451 mi
  13. 26/06/201733,889 mi+1,874 mi
  14. 14/07/201837,159 mi+3,270 mi
  15. 27/07/201837,211 mi+52 mi
  16. 10/07/201941,117 mi+3,906 mi
  17. 12/07/201941,122 mi+5 mi
  18. 25/07/202044,385 mi+3,263 mi
  19. 19/08/202044,390 mi+5 mi
  20. 19/03/202246,453 mi+2,063 mi

Average of roughly 1,408 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

P353 CLJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 09:13
MOT Analysis

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

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P353 CLJ) between July 2006 and March 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 19 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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