1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P687 MOP
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 71,621 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,621 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
P687 MOP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2011
- 71,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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P687 MOP Mileage History
- 31/05/200644,522 mi
- 01/06/200644,522 mi
- 07/06/200754,369 mi+9,847 mi
- 08/06/200754,418 mi+49 mi
- 24/06/200861,106 mi+6,688 mi
- 30/07/2008162,364 mi+101,258 mi
- 30/07/2008162,364 mi
- 16/07/200964,227 mi-98,137 mi
- 19/07/201066,628 mi+2,401 mi
- 19/07/201066,628 mi
- 18/07/201171,539 mi+4,911 mi
- 20/07/201171,621 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 5,276 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P687 MOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P687 MOP) between May 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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