No, S143 EWU is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for S143 EWU?

The MOT for S143 EWU is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 February 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of S143 EWU?

The recorded mileage for S143 EWU is 37,652 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S143 EWU ULEZ compliant?

No, S143 EWU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier 1.8L Diesel · S143 EWU

S143 EWU

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 37,652 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA COURIER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 12/02/2010
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 37,652 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 12/02/2010

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 37,652 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1753cc

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S143 EWU Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2009
37,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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S143 EWU Mileage History

22/09/200567,587 mi
25/09/200612,886 mi-54,701 mi
26/09/200612,886 mi
03/10/200727,513 mi+14,627 mi
16/11/200728,928 mi+1,415 mi
04/12/200728,928 mi
06/02/200937,652 mi+8,724 mi
13/02/200937,652 mi

Average of roughly -8,816 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S143 EWU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 09:54

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier (S143 EWU) between September 2005 and February 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 13 February 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.

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