1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R978 BAH
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13/11/1997. Recorded mileage 61,031 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,031 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
R978 BAH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2024
- 61,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R978 BAH Mileage History
- 15/08/202260,690 mi
- 11/08/202360,822 mi+132 mi
- 05/08/202461,031 mi+209 mi
Average of roughly 173 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R978 BAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R978 BAH) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 27 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
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