1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R48 LRH
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29/08/1997. Recorded mileage 272 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
R48 LRH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2025
- 272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R48 LRH Mileage History
- 09/10/202397,858 mi
- 16/10/202397,858 mi
- 14/10/202499,071 mi+1,213 mi
- 22/10/202499,071 mi
- 13/10/2025272 mi-98,799 mi
Average of roughly -48,497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R48 LRH 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 (R48 LRH) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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