1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R261 AEW
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31/10/1997. Recorded mileage 73,103 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,103 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
R261 AEW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2022
- 73,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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R261 AEW Mileage History
- 03/09/202273,103 mi
- 05/09/202273,103 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R261 AEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R261 AEW) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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