1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S962 BGH
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27/10/1998. Recorded mileage 47,576 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/05/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1242cc
S962 BGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2024
- 47,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 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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S962 BGH Mileage History
- 07/11/202240,090 mi
- 29/11/202343,809 mi+3,719 mi
- 30/11/202343,809 mi
- 27/11/202447,576 mi+3,767 mi
- 27/11/202447,576 mi
Average of roughly 3,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S962 BGH 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 (S962 BGH) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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