1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R277 BCR
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 59,697 miles. MOT valid until 03/10/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,697 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
R277 BCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 59,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R277 BCR Mileage History
- 21/09/202258,099 mi
- 03/10/202358,671 mi+572 mi
- 03/10/202358,671 mi
- 27/09/202459,144 mi+473 mi
- 02/10/202559,697 mi+553 mi
Average of roughly 527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R277 BCR 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 (R277 BCR) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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