1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R614 ADX
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13/11/1997. Recorded mileage 10,713 miles. MOT valid until 04/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,713 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
R614 ADX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 10,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R614 ADX Mileage History
- 06/04/20246,811 mi
- 21/03/20259,789 mi+2,978 mi
- 24/03/20259,789 mi
- 30/03/202610,703 mi+914 mi
- 30/03/202610,713 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R614 ADX 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 (R614 ADX) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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