1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S974 JCF
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 51,120 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S974 JCF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 51,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S974 JCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S974 JCF) between August 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 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 (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
S974 JCF Mileage History
- 12/08/200631,618 mi
- 18/08/200734,599 mi+2,981 mi
- 09/08/200837,729 mi+3,130 mi
- 14/08/200939,577 mi+1,848 mi
- 11/08/201042,087 mi+2,510 mi
- 11/08/201042,087 mi
- 27/08/201144,375 mi+2,288 mi
- 22/08/201245,893 mi+1,518 mi
- 20/08/201346,639 mi+746 mi
- 14/08/201447,055 mi+416 mi
- 05/08/201547,778 mi+723 mi
- 12/08/201547,778 mi
- 05/08/201648,196 mi+418 mi
- 01/08/201748,742 mi+546 mi
- 07/08/201748,758 mi+16 mi
- 30/07/201849,159 mi+401 mi
- 01/08/201849,159 mi
- 05/08/201949,462 mi+303 mi
- 07/08/201949,475 mi+13 mi
- 03/08/202049,710 mi+235 mi
- 04/08/202049,713 mi+3 mi
- 03/08/202149,978 mi+265 mi
- 01/08/202250,235 mi+257 mi
- 31/07/202350,529 mi+294 mi
- 05/08/202450,764 mi+235 mi
- 11/08/202550,950 mi+186 mi
- 21/08/202651,120 mi+170 mi
Average of roughly 974 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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