The road tax status for P420 DTT is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P420 DTT?

The MOT for P420 DTT is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P420 DTT?

The recorded mileage for P420 DTT is 85,247 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P420 DTT ULEZ compliant?

No, P420 DTT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P420 DTT

P420 DTT

1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 85,247 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17 Dec 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 85,247 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 17 Dec 2026View ↓

Tax Status

Check Tax

Click to check rates

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1997

Engine

1299cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

Used Car Buyer Alert1 in 3 UK cars has hidden active finance or write-off history

Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.

£20,000 Experian Guarantee· 80+ check points · Instant results

P420 DTT Key Findings

37 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
85,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
16 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)

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

P420 DTT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 07:14

MOT Analysis

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

37 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P420 DTT) between January 2006 and December 2025.

The record contains 21 passes and 16 failures.

The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 49 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY

P420 DTT Mileage History

10/01/200641,814 mi
15/01/200744,191 mi+2,377 mi
15/01/200744,191 mi
07/01/200846,546 mi+2,355 mi
06/01/200949,069 mi+2,523 mi
16/12/200951,337 mi+2,268 mi
17/12/200951,337 mi
16/12/201054,053 mi+2,716 mi
18/12/201054,053 mi
15/12/201156,570 mi+2,517 mi
15/12/201156,570 mi
13/12/201258,419 mi+1,849 mi
17/12/201258,437 mi+18 mi
26/11/201360,452 mi+2,015 mi
24/11/201463,323 mi+2,871 mi
24/11/201463,323 mi
18/11/201566,114 mi+2,791 mi
18/11/201566,114 mi
30/11/201669,106 mi+2,992 mi
30/11/201669,106 mi
27/11/201771,420 mi+2,314 mi
01/12/201771,420 mi
27/11/201874,309 mi+2,889 mi
27/11/201874,309 mi
25/11/201976,904 mi+2,595 mi
28/11/201976,920 mi+16 mi
25/11/202078,454 mi+1,534 mi
30/11/202078,457 mi+3 mi
30/11/202179,478 mi+1,021 mi
08/12/202179,486 mi+8 mi
21/11/202281,536 mi+2,050 mi
22/11/202382,860 mi+1,324 mi
23/11/202382,860 mi
20/11/202484,028 mi+1,168 mi
22/11/202484,028 mi
24/11/202585,222 mi+1,194 mi
04/12/202585,247 mi+25 mi

Average of roughly 2,183 miles per year across 37 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

Valid MOT

Tax Status Unknown

Average MOT pass rate (60%)

Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Experian Provenance Data

Vehicle Provenance Investigation

9 Key Registers

Comprehensive register checks across Experian, MIAFTR, Police National Computer, and DVLA records.

CHECK REQUIRED

OUTSTANDING FINANCE

Experian Register

Checks Experian asset registers to identify any active PCP, HP, or loan agreements.

Experian Asset Register: [Query Required]

Agreements & Lender Search: [Check to Reveal]

Experian Register:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

INSURANCE WRITE-OFF

MIAFTR Register

Checks the UK insurance total loss register for Category A, B, S, or N write-offs.

MIAFTR Insurance Database: [Query Required]

Write-Off Category & Date: [Check to Reveal]

MIAFTR Register:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

POLICE STOLEN (PNC)

Police PNC

Searches the UK Police National Computer (PNC) for active stolen vehicle reports.

Police National Computer: [Query Required]

Active Stolen Marker Search: [Check to Reveal]

Police Computer:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

SALVAGE & AUCTION

Salvage Registers

Cross-checks major UK salvage databases to identify if this vehicle has ever been listed in a salvage auction.

Salvage Auction Registries: [Query Required]

Trade Auction Disposal Lots: [Check to Reveal]

Salvage Registries:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

IMPORTED RECORD

Import Register

Checks vehicle registration records to verify if this vehicle was imported from abroad.

Import & Prior VRM Register: [Query Required]

Country of Origin Audit: [Check to Reveal]

Import Register:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

EXPORTED MARKER

Export Register

Checks whether the vehicle has been marked for permanent or temporary export from the UK.

Customs & Export Register: [Query Required]

UK Road Eligibility Marker: [Check to Reveal]

Export Register:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

SCRAPPED RECORD

Scrappage Register

Validates whether the car has been surrendered or notified as scrapped to an Authorized Treatment Facility.

Scrappage & ATF Register: [Query Required]

Disposal Notification Check: [Check to Reveal]

Scrappage Register:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

Statutory CoD

Confirms whether a statutory Certificate of Destruction has been issued against this chassis.

Certificate of Destruction Register: [Query Required]

Statutory Scrapping Decrees: [Check to Reveal]

Destruction Register:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

V5C LOGBOOK & KEEPERS

DVLA Master

Audits number of registered keepers and latest V5C logbook issue date.

DVLA Logbook Issue Date: [Query Required]

Previous Keepers Count: [Check to Reveal]

DVLA Keeper Master:QUERY REQUIRED

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Avoid an Average £4,200 Loss on Undisclosed Vehicle Risks

Free DVLA records only confirm basic tax and MOT roadworthiness. 1 in 3 UK cars has hidden PCP/HP finance, insurance write-off categories, or unrecorded salvage history. Run the full check across all 9 registers with £20,000 Experian data guarantee protection.

HPI Check

£19.99

Single vehicle check

carVertical

£37.99

Single report

RAC Check

£14.99

Standard history

BEST VALUE

IsItAGoodCar

£8.99