1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P652 BFV
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 42,165 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,165 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
P652 BFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/07/2026
- 42,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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P652 BFV Mileage History
- 21/07/202238,420 mi
- 18/07/202339,568 mi+1,148 mi
- 23/07/202440,012 mi+444 mi
- 21/07/202540,278 mi+266 mi
- 15/07/202642,165 mi+1,887 mi
Average of roughly 940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is”.
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