1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R271 CTW
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 90,241 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R271 CTW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2022
- 90,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R271 CTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R271 CTW) between May 2006 and June 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2022 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: Brakes (46 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Windscreen (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 103 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
R271 CTW Mileage History
- 18/05/200645,499 mi
- 22/05/200745,579 mi+80 mi
- 04/12/200745,598 mi+19 mi
- 05/12/200745,598 mi
- 05/12/200852,337 mi+6,739 mi
- 01/12/200959,232 mi+6,895 mi
- 29/11/201064,660 mi+5,428 mi
- 29/11/201169,561 mi+4,901 mi
- 29/11/201169,561 mi
- 03/12/201272,271 mi+2,710 mi
- 30/01/201473,175 mi+904 mi
- 19/01/201577,073 mi+3,898 mi
- 19/01/201577,073 mi
- 19/01/201682,075 mi+5,002 mi
- 18/01/201785,613 mi+3,538 mi
- 18/01/201785,613 mi
- 17/01/201888,308 mi+2,695 mi
- 05/11/202090,239 mi+1,931 mi
- 09/11/202090,239 mi
- 09/06/202290,241 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,786 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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