1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R765 FHJ
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 31,363 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R765 FHJ Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2025
- 31,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R765 FHJ Mileage History
- 28/03/200631,488 mi
- 28/03/200631,488 mi
- 29/03/200732,850 mi+1,362 mi
- 29/03/200732,851 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/200834,488 mi+1,637 mi
- 29/03/200834,488 mi
- 28/03/200936,157 mi+1,669 mi
- 28/03/200936,158 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/201037,882 mi+1,724 mi
- 26/03/201139,592 mi+1,710 mi
- 26/03/201139,592 mi
- 26/03/201241,122 mi+1,530 mi
- 26/03/201241,122 mi
- 29/03/201343,236 mi+2,114 mi
- 21/10/201446,221 mi+2,985 mi
- 29/09/201546,286 mi+65 mi
- 19/10/201656,997 mi+10,711 mi
- 16/10/201767,192 mi+10,195 mi
- 16/10/201767,193 mi+1 mi
- 18/10/201878,036 mi+10,843 mi
- 18/10/201878,036 mi
- 04/11/201987,666 mi+9,630 mi
- 04/11/201987,671 mi+5 mi
- 03/11/202091,618 mi+3,947 mi
- 04/11/202091,619 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/2021412 mi-91,207 mi
- 03/11/20224,348 mi+3,936 mi
- 02/11/202313,129 mi+8,781 mi
- 02/11/202313,131 mi+2 mi
- 29/10/202421,313 mi+8,182 mi
- 30/10/202531,363 mi+10,050 mi
Average of roughly -6 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R765 FHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R765 FHJ) between March 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (44 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Windscreen (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impair”.
Vehicle & Plate History
Other vehicles on this plate
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R765 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R765FHJ.
TRIUMPH
SPEED TRIPLE
ROVER
MINI
AUDI
A2
TOYOTA
HILUX
MAZDA
MX-5
SUZUKI
GSF600
TOYOTA
LAND CRUISER
ROVER
MINI
DUCATI
916
JAGUAR
XK8
TOYOTA
LANDCRUISER
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK
FORD FIESTA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1998 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.