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1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S435 BNH

S435 BNH

1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 31,859 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/08/2010
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/10/2010)
Recorded Mileage
31,859 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/08/2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/10/2010
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1242cc

S435 BNH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2009
  • 31,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S435 BNH Mileage History

  1. 09/08/200618,200 mi
  2. 16/08/200618,286 mi+86 mi
  3. 28/07/200722,134 mi+3,848 mi
  4. 02/08/200827,563 mi+5,429 mi
  5. 24/07/200931,859 mi+4,296 mi

Average of roughly 4,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S435 BNH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 22:02
MOT Analysis

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 (S435 BNH) between August 2006 and July 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 July 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)”.

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