1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · S265 JKH
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 76,778 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S265 JKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2025
- 76,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S265 JKH 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 1998 Ford Fiesta (S265 JKH) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S265 JKH Mileage History
- 06/06/202275,752 mi
- 31/05/202376,106 mi+354 mi
- 21/06/202376,108 mi+2 mi
- 14/06/202476,494 mi+386 mi
- 04/06/202576,778 mi+284 mi
Average of roughly 343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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