1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P568 LOX
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 69,553 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/08/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,553 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
P568 LOX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2013
- 69,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 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: 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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P568 LOX Mileage History
- 04/05/200636,176 mi
- 08/05/200636,212 mi+36 mi
- 09/05/200741,812 mi+5,600 mi
- 03/05/200846,644 mi+4,832 mi
- 09/05/200950,400 mi+3,756 mi
- 09/05/200950,400 mi
- 08/05/201054,589 mi+4,189 mi
- 29/07/201054,613 mi+24 mi
- 07/08/201054,613 mi
- 09/08/201165,852 mi+11,239 mi
- 15/08/201165,852 mi
- 06/08/201267,697 mi+1,845 mi
- 07/08/201267,724 mi+27 mi
- 06/08/201369,481 mi+1,757 mi
- 14/08/201369,553 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 4,585 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
P568 LOX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P568 LOX) between May 2006 and August 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2013 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 (21 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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