1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P652 BFV
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 May 1997. Recorded mileage 42,192 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P652 BFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 42,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P652 BFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P652 BFV) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”.
P652 BFV Mileage History
- 23/07/202440,012 mi
- 21/07/202540,278 mi+266 mi
- 15/07/202642,165 mi+1,887 mi
- 09/09/202642,189 mi+24 mi
- 21/09/202642,192 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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