1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · S603 POV
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 37,851 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/12/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1299cc
S603 POV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2020
- 37,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 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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S603 POV Mileage History
- 11/11/200523,195 mi
- 07/11/200625,000 mi+1,805 mi
- 07/11/200727,227 mi+2,227 mi
- 04/11/200828,689 mi+1,462 mi
- 03/11/200930,168 mi+1,479 mi
- 03/11/200930,168 mi
- 26/10/201031,416 mi+1,248 mi
- 29/10/201132,320 mi+904 mi
- 06/11/201233,424 mi+1,104 mi
- 13/11/201334,253 mi+829 mi
- 27/11/201434,914 mi+661 mi
- 02/12/201535,441 mi+527 mi
- 29/11/201635,859 mi+418 mi
- 27/11/201736,211 mi+352 mi
- 04/12/201836,414 mi+203 mi
- 02/12/201937,630 mi+1,216 mi
- 17/12/201937,642 mi+12 mi
- 18/12/202037,846 mi+204 mi
- 22/12/202037,851 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 970 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
S603 POV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S603 POV) between November 2005 and December 2020.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 3”; “Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within ”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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