1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P498 EWN
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14/04/1997. Recorded mileage 65,355 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
P498 EWN Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2026
- 65,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P498 EWN Mileage History
- 11/11/200641,275 mi
- 14/11/2006473,681 mi+432,406 mi
- 29/10/200744,637 mi-429,044 mi
- 13/10/200948,458 mi+3,821 mi
- 13/10/200948,458 mi
- 06/10/201049,381 mi+923 mi
- 06/10/201049,381 mi
- 24/09/201150,281 mi+900 mi
- 09/10/201251,379 mi+1,098 mi
- 02/10/20130 mi-51,379 mi
- 02/10/201352,114 mi+52,114 mi
- 17/09/201452,569 mi+455 mi
- 18/09/201452,570 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/201553,025 mi+455 mi
- 08/10/201653,419 mi+394 mi
- 13/10/201653,419 mi
- 23/09/201753,775 mi+356 mi
- 06/10/201854,248 mi+473 mi
- 08/10/201854,248 mi
- 21/09/201955,224 mi+976 mi
- 25/09/201955,225 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/202056,117 mi+892 mi
- 19/09/202056,117 mi
- 02/10/202157,759 mi+1,642 mi
- 11/10/202157,761 mi+2 mi
- 01/10/202259,204 mi+1,443 mi
- 19/09/202360,501 mi+1,297 mi
- 27/09/202360,555 mi+54 mi
- 17/09/202462,196 mi+1,641 mi
- 19/09/202462,206 mi+10 mi
- 15/09/202563,831 mi+1,625 mi
- 24/09/202665,355 mi+1,524 mi
Average of roughly 1,212 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P498 EWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P498 EWN) between November 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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