1997 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · P544 ONV
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 72,274 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 May 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P544 ONV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/05/2012
- 72,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P544 ONV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P544 ONV) between April 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2012 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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)”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
P544 ONV Mileage History
- 08/04/200687,868 mi
- 04/04/200718,340 mi-69,528 mi
- 21/04/200844,016 mi+25,676 mi
- 10/05/200950,641 mi+6,625 mi
- 04/05/201058,774 mi+8,133 mi
- 05/05/201058,781 mi+7 mi
- 05/05/201169,412 mi+10,631 mi
- 06/05/201169,414 mi+2 mi
- 08/05/201272,274 mi+2,860 mi
Average of roughly -2,563 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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