1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R374 ERL
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/01/1998. Recorded mileage 98,693 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,693 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
R374 ERL Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 98,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R374 ERL Mileage History
- 03/04/200617,275 mi
- 30/04/200720,594 mi+3,319 mi
- 30/04/200720,596 mi+2 mi
- 16/04/200823,211 mi+2,615 mi
- 16/04/200823,211 mi
- 28/04/200927,852 mi+4,641 mi
- 28/04/200927,853 mi+1 mi
- 27/04/201034,636 mi+6,783 mi
- 24/05/201139,704 mi+5,068 mi
- 22/05/201245,331 mi+5,627 mi
- 22/05/201245,331 mi
- 07/05/201350,886 mi+5,555 mi
- 23/05/201456,728 mi+5,842 mi
- 27/05/201456,728 mi
- 15/05/201562,580 mi+5,852 mi
- 15/05/201562,580 mi
- 11/05/201667,522 mi+4,942 mi
- 11/05/201667,522 mi
- 25/05/201772,824 mi+5,302 mi
- 25/05/201772,825 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/201877,355 mi+4,530 mi
- 17/05/201877,355 mi
- 23/05/201980,054 mi+2,699 mi
- 23/05/201980,054 mi
- 12/11/202083,832 mi+3,778 mi
- 18/11/202083,833 mi+1 mi
- 03/11/202180,245 mi-3,588 mi
- 03/11/202180,246 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/202288,328 mi+8,082 mi
- 26/10/202288,239 mi-89 mi
- 15/11/202390,360 mi+2,121 mi
- 15/11/202390,360 mi
- 15/11/202492,892 mi+2,532 mi
- 07/02/202592,896 mi+4 mi
- 13/02/202698,693 mi+5,797 mi
Average of roughly 4,098 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R374 ERL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R374 ERL) between April 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill lip (6.”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, ”.
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