1997 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · P654 CEL
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 92,834 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02/07/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1388cc
P654 CEL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2023
- 92,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P654 CEL Mileage History
- 09/08/202289,413 mi
- 16/08/202289,504 mi+91 mi
- 10/08/202392,745 mi+3,241 mi
- 17/08/202392,834 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly 3,350 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P654 CEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P654 CEL) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2023 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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