1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R443 AVG
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 82,128 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,128 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
R443 AVG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2012
- 82,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 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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R443 AVG Mileage History
- 24/10/200639,615 mi
- 31/10/200639,715 mi+100 mi
- 22/10/200746,993 mi+7,278 mi
- 29/09/200854,576 mi+7,583 mi
- 01/08/200961,604 mi+7,028 mi
- 03/08/200961,615 mi+11 mi
- 20/07/201066,697 mi+5,082 mi
- 12/08/201066,950 mi+253 mi
- 20/07/201170,110 mi+3,160 mi
- 20/07/201170,110 mi
- 23/07/201282,128 mi+12,018 mi
- 30/07/201282,128 mi
Average of roughly 7,374 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R443 AVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R443 AVG) between October 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2012 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 (30 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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