1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P397 CFF
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 73,976 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P397 CFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2025
- 73,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P397 CFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P397 CFF) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
P397 CFF Mileage History
- 23/03/202373,742 mi
- 07/03/202473,859 mi+117 mi
- 08/03/202473,859 mi
- 03/03/202573,971 mi+112 mi
- 03/03/202573,976 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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