1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R689 CGD
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 95,943 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/11/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,943 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
R689 CGD Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2011
- 95,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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R689 CGD Mileage History
- 05/09/200668,564 mi
- 06/09/200668,564 mi
- 07/08/200772,713 mi+4,149 mi
- 08/08/200772,723 mi+10 mi
- 09/09/200878,828 mi+6,105 mi
- 17/09/200878,828 mi
- 26/08/200986,433 mi+7,605 mi
- 28/08/200986,493 mi+60 mi
- 21/09/201088,206 mi+1,713 mi
- 01/10/201088,206 mi
- 22/10/201195,943 mi+7,737 mi
Average of roughly 5,339 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R689 CGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R689 CGD) between September 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2011 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 (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.