1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R501 XOK
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 91,166 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,166 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
R501 XOK Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2011
- 91,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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R501 XOK Mileage History
- 23/06/200665,054 mi
- 22/06/200770,397 mi+5,343 mi
- 22/06/200770,397 mi
- 26/06/200874,937 mi+4,540 mi
- 27/06/200874,939 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/200980,721 mi+5,782 mi
- 02/07/201085,924 mi+5,203 mi
- 29/06/201191,162 mi+5,238 mi
- 01/07/201191,166 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,200 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R501 XOK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R501 XOK) between June 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2011 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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