1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R434 ANV
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 64,207 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R434 ANV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 64,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R434 ANV 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 (R434 ANV) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R434 ANV Mileage History
- 15/10/202264,190 mi
- 25/11/202364,197 mi+7 mi
- 14/12/202364,197 mi
- 14/02/202664,207 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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