1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R38 VOE
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 8,897 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R38 VOE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2014
- 8,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R38 VOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R38 VOE) between March 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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)”; “Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)”.
R38 VOE Mileage History
- 09/03/200661,718 mi
- 27/02/200766,850 mi+5,132 mi
- 28/02/200766,850 mi
- 05/02/200871,877 mi+5,027 mi
- 27/01/200977,161 mi+5,284 mi
- 28/01/200977,161 mi
- 28/01/201083,552 mi+6,391 mi
- 28/01/201083,552 mi
- 25/01/201189,752 mi+6,200 mi
- 28/01/201189,760 mi+8 mi
- 25/07/201192,459 mi+2,699 mi
- 27/07/201192,459 mi
- 18/07/201297,901 mi+5,442 mi
- 19/07/201297,901 mi
- 01/07/20132,982 mi-94,919 mi
- 23/07/20148,897 mi+5,915 mi
- 24/07/20148,897 mi
Average of roughly -6,307 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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