1998 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R85 CBU
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 13,655 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2013.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R85 CBU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2012
- 13,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R85 CBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R85 CBU) between November 2005 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
R85 CBU Mileage History
- 17/11/200569,416 mi
- 06/11/200675,838 mi+6,422 mi
- 09/11/200675,848 mi+10 mi
- 03/12/200779,024 mi+3,176 mi
- 03/12/200779,024 mi
- 28/11/200880,049 mi+1,025 mi
- 20/11/200985,602 mi+5,553 mi
- 21/01/2011543 mi-85,059 mi
- 31/01/2011564 mi+21 mi
- 30/01/201213,655 mi+13,091 mi
- 01/02/201213,655 mi
Average of roughly -8,984 miles per year across 11 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: Below Average
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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