1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R232 DTX
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 67,954 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/06/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,954 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
R232 DTX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/06/2007
- 67,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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R232 DTX Mileage History
- 13/06/200660,761 mi
- 15/06/200660,761 mi
- 06/06/200767,954 mi+7,193 mi
- 06/06/200767,954 mi
Average of roughly 7,337 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R232 DTX MOT History
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 (R232 DTX) between June 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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