1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R42 SEF
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 53,561 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/03/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,561 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
R42 SEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2008
- 53,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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R42 SEF Mileage History
- 03/10/200648,204 mi
- 04/10/200648,204 mi
- 23/01/200853,213 mi+5,009 mi
- 05/03/200853,560 mi+347 mi
- 10/03/200853,561 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R42 SEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R42 SEF) between October 2006 and March 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
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