Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P748 DUD

P748 DUD

1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 61,873 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 03/03/2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (07/03/2024)
Recorded Mileage
61,873 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/03/2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 07/03/2024
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1242cc

P748 DUD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 05/03/2024
  • 61,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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P748 DUD Mileage History

  1. 22/02/202260,038 mi
  2. 04/03/202260,040 mi+2 mi
  3. 07/02/202361,111 mi+1,071 mi
  4. 05/03/202461,873 mi+762 mi

Average of roughly 903 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P748 DUD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 13:40
MOT Analysis

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 (P748 DUD) between February 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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 Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”.

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