1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P17 FES
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 57,218 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P17 FES Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 57,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P17 FES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (P17 FES) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
P17 FES Mileage History
- 12/04/202255,063 mi
- 03/05/202355,825 mi+762 mi
- 15/05/202456,676 mi+851 mi
- 11/08/202557,218 mi+542 mi
Average of roughly 647 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Fiesta Mk4 (BE91)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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