1997 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R442 WEV
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 70,283 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1388cc
R442 WEV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2016
- 70,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 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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R442 WEV Mileage History
- 17/07/200641,246 mi
- 09/08/200744,513 mi+3,267 mi
- 15/08/200744,525 mi+12 mi
- 07/08/200846,925 mi+2,400 mi
- 14/08/200846,975 mi+50 mi
- 30/07/200949,353 mi+2,378 mi
- 07/08/200949,406 mi+53 mi
- 12/08/201052,388 mi+2,982 mi
- 05/08/201154,569 mi+2,181 mi
- 10/08/201154,567 mi-2 mi
- 12/09/201257,740 mi+3,173 mi
- 12/09/201257,740 mi
- 05/09/201360,616 mi+2,876 mi
- 11/09/201463,812 mi+3,196 mi
- 13/09/201463,819 mi+7 mi
- 04/09/201566,699 mi+2,880 mi
- 08/09/201566,744 mi+45 mi
- 09/09/201670,225 mi+3,481 mi
- 15/09/201670,283 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 2,856 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R442 WEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R442 WEV) between July 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingr”.
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