1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P96 GJO
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 92,081 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,081 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
P96 GJO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2014
- 92,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 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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P96 GJO Mileage History
- 20/04/200642,975 mi
- 13/07/200751,978 mi+9,003 mi
- 13/07/200751,978 mi
- 27/09/200752,642 mi+664 mi
- 12/07/200853,304 mi+662 mi
- 12/07/200853,304 mi
- 22/07/200958,977 mi+5,673 mi
- 20/07/201061,144 mi+2,167 mi
- 20/07/201164,982 mi+3,838 mi
- 20/07/201276,336 mi+11,354 mi
- 16/07/201386,420 mi+10,084 mi
- 11/09/201492,081 mi+5,661 mi
- 18/09/201492,081 mi
Average of roughly 5,836 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
P96 GJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P96 GJO) between April 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2014 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 (20 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)”.
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