1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P708 LOX
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 23,577 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/11/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,577 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
P708 LOX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2013
- 23,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 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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P708 LOX Mileage History
- 28/04/200579,962 mi
- 21/04/200682,974 mi+3,012 mi
- 03/05/200682,982 mi+8 mi
- 26/05/200786,665 mi+3,683 mi
- 30/05/200786,665 mi
- 31/05/200889,809 mi+3,144 mi
- 06/06/200995,224 mi+5,415 mi
- 06/06/200995,224 mi
- 14/06/20104,779 mi-90,445 mi
- 21/06/20104,874 mi+95 mi
- 19/04/201114,496 mi+9,622 mi
- 19/04/201114,496 mi
- 21/03/201219,057 mi+4,561 mi
- 30/03/201219,064 mi+7 mi
- 08/11/201323,575 mi+4,511 mi
- 08/11/201323,577 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -6,609 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P708 LOX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P708 LOX) between April 2005 and November 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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