1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R255 BCR
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27/02/1998. Recorded mileage 84,755 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/01/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,755 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
R255 BCR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2022
- 84,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 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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R255 BCR Mileage History
- 09/02/200635,057 mi
- 08/02/200739,434 mi+4,377 mi
- 07/02/200843,292 mi+3,858 mi
- 07/02/200843,291 mi-1 mi
- 05/02/200946,254 mi+2,963 mi
- 04/02/201049,257 mi+3,003 mi
- 03/02/201152,136 mi+2,879 mi
- 26/01/201254,819 mi+2,683 mi
- 12/02/201357,822 mi+3,003 mi
- 30/01/201459,956 mi+2,134 mi
- 03/02/201561,659 mi+1,703 mi
- 16/02/201664,165 mi+2,506 mi
- 16/02/201664,165 mi
- 18/02/201767,798 mi+3,633 mi
- 20/02/201767,799 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/201872,161 mi+4,362 mi
- 21/06/201872,161 mi
- 21/06/201976,149 mi+3,988 mi
- 24/06/201976,149 mi
- 22/12/202081,939 mi+5,790 mi
- 23/12/202081,941 mi+2 mi
- 11/02/202284,755 mi+2,814 mi
- 11/02/202284,755 mi
Average of roughly 3,105 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R255 BCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R255 BCR) between February 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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