1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P818 LOJ
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 18,782 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/12/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17/06/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
P818 LOJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2010
- 18,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 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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P818 LOJ Mileage History
- 28/06/200695,183 mi
- 01/07/200695,183 mi
- 09/07/200798,077 mi+2,894 mi
- 10/07/200798,077 mi
- 15/12/20084,085 mi-93,992 mi
- 22/12/20084,085 mi
- 17/12/20098,793 mi+4,708 mi
- 23/12/20098,793 mi
- 22/12/201018,779 mi+9,986 mi
- 29/12/201018,782 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -16,965 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P818 LOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P818 LOJ) between June 2006 and December 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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