1998 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R337 EPU
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 15,812 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R337 EPU Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2026
- 15,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R337 EPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R337 EPU) between November 2005 and November 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”.
R337 EPU Mileage History
- 07/11/200549,999 mi
- 08/11/200549,999 mi
- 20/11/200655,747 mi+5,748 mi
- 25/11/200655,800 mi+53 mi
- 13/11/200760,117 mi+4,317 mi
- 01/11/200864,783 mi+4,666 mi
- 08/11/200864,795 mi+12 mi
- 31/10/200969,759 mi+4,964 mi
- 03/11/200969,791 mi+32 mi
- 10/11/201073,904 mi+4,113 mi
- 02/11/201177,199 mi+3,295 mi
- 30/10/201280,156 mi+2,957 mi
- 30/10/201280,162 mi+6 mi
- 30/10/201386,082 mi+5,920 mi
- 31/10/201489,706 mi+3,624 mi
- 31/10/201591,653 mi+1,947 mi
- 31/10/201693,060 mi+1,407 mi
- 30/10/201795,101 mi+2,041 mi
- 02/11/201897,599 mi+2,498 mi
- 05/11/201897,638 mi+39 mi
- 11/11/201999,786 mi+2,148 mi
- 03/11/20202,056 mi-97,730 mi
- 09/11/20202,088 mi+32 mi
- 01/11/20214,385 mi+2,297 mi
- 31/10/20226,772 mi+2,387 mi
- 30/10/20239,206 mi+2,434 mi
- 04/11/202411,340 mi+2,134 mi
- 04/11/202411,340 mi
- 03/11/202513,872 mi+2,532 mi
- 02/11/202615,812 mi+1,940 mi
Average of roughly -1,629 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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