1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P945 OVU
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 81,706 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/03/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,706 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
P945 OVU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2015
- 81,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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P945 OVU Mileage History
- 28/03/200649,342 mi
- 22/03/200754,214 mi+4,872 mi
- 03/04/200859,511 mi+5,297 mi
- 27/03/200963,830 mi+4,319 mi
- 26/03/201066,293 mi+2,463 mi
- 31/03/201172,668 mi+6,375 mi
- 01/04/201172,668 mi
- 15/03/201276,567 mi+3,899 mi
- 26/03/20130 mi-76,567 mi
- 03/04/201378,036 mi+78,036 mi
- 22/08/201479,110 mi+1,074 mi
- 27/08/201479,110 mi
- 04/11/201581,706 mi+2,596 mi
- 04/11/201581,706 mi
Average of roughly 3,370 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P945 OVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P945 OVU) between March 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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