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1998 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · R857 EFC

R857 EFC

1998 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 83,494 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2008.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Jan 2008
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Oct 2007)
Recorded Mileage
83,494 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Jan 2008
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2007
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
1753cc
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R857 EFC Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2007
  • 83,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R857 EFC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 11:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R857 EFC) between January 2006 and January 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 January 2007 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R857 EFC Mileage History

  1. 24/01/200677,402 mi
  2. 23/01/200783,494 mi+6,092 mi
  3. 23/01/200783,494 mi

Average of roughly 6,109 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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