1998 Ford Convertible 4.6L Petrol · A20 MBE
1998 Ford Convertible (4.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 130,494 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD CONVERTIBLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A20 MBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 130,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A20 MBE 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 Convertible (A20 MBE) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
A20 MBE Mileage History
- 24/05/2023128,828 mi
- 04/05/2024130,464 mi+1,636 mi
- 29/05/2025130,481 mi+17 mi
- 29/07/2026130,494 mi+13 mi
- 30/07/2026130,494 mi
Average of roughly 523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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