1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P493 AYJ
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 69,125 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P493 AYJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2010
- 69,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P493 AYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P493 AYJ) between October 2005 and March 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2010 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
P493 AYJ Mileage History
- 13/10/200558,652 mi
- 13/10/200558,652 mi
- 12/10/200666,000 mi+7,348 mi
- 13/10/200666,000 mi
- 08/06/200766,949 mi+949 mi
- 29/08/200867,066 mi+117 mi
- 31/03/201069,125 mi+2,059 mi
Average of roughly 2,347 miles per year across 7 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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