1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P438 HRC
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31/05/1997. Recorded mileage 59,129 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1242cc
P438 HRC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 59,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P438 HRC Mileage History
- 22/05/200624,546 mi
- 25/05/200725,650 mi+1,104 mi
- 23/05/200826,631 mi+981 mi
- 22/05/200927,574 mi+943 mi
- 20/05/201028,853 mi+1,279 mi
- 24/05/201129,921 mi+1,068 mi
- 22/05/201230,985 mi+1,064 mi
- 22/05/201331,771 mi+786 mi
- 22/05/201331,771 mi
- 23/05/201432,849 mi+1,078 mi
- 18/05/201533,623 mi+774 mi
- 25/05/201634,360 mi+737 mi
- 15/05/201735,534 mi+1,174 mi
- 17/05/201836,770 mi+1,236 mi
- 20/05/201938,202 mi+1,432 mi
- 06/05/202039,194 mi+992 mi
- 06/05/202039,195 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/202140,423 mi+1,228 mi
- 14/05/202140,424 mi+1 mi
- 16/08/202246,320 mi+5,896 mi
- 16/08/202358,264 mi+11,944 mi
- 08/07/202458,282 mi+18 mi
- 17/07/202458,282 mi
- 23/11/202458,469 mi+187 mi
- 23/11/202458,469 mi
- 22/11/202559,129 mi+660 mi
- 27/11/202559,129 mi
Average of roughly 1,772 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
P438 HRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P438 HRC) between May 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centr”; “Central Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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