1997 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · P404 NHK
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 57,768 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1753cc
P404 NHK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2012
- 57,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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P404 NHK Mileage History
- 03/03/200610,027 mi
- 03/03/200610,027 mi
- 09/03/200720,867 mi+10,840 mi
- 30/03/200721,405 mi+538 mi
- 03/05/200722,160 mi+755 mi
- 08/05/200722,167 mi+7 mi
- 13/05/200829,027 mi+6,860 mi
- 13/05/200829,027 mi
- 12/05/200935,511 mi+6,484 mi
- 14/05/200935,532 mi+21 mi
- 12/05/201042,693 mi+7,161 mi
- 23/05/201151,952 mi+9,259 mi
- 14/05/201257,768 mi+5,816 mi
Average of roughly 7,702 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
P404 NHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P404 NHK) between March 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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