1998 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · S835 ERC
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 13,176 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1388cc
S835 ERC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2011
- 13,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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S835 ERC Mileage History
- 12/10/200570,332 mi
- 22/10/200570,623 mi+291 mi
- 11/10/200679,429 mi+8,806 mi
- 12/10/200679,429 mi
- 24/09/200786,386 mi+6,957 mi
- 01/10/200786,521 mi+135 mi
- 04/11/200892,982 mi+6,461 mi
- 04/11/200892,982 mi
- 03/11/200998,139 mi+5,157 mi
- 03/11/200998,157 mi+18 mi
- 03/11/20106,776 mi-91,381 mi
- 03/11/20106,785 mi+9 mi
- 04/11/201113,176 mi+6,391 mi
Average of roughly -9,429 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S835 ERC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S835 ERC) between October 2005 and November 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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