1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · R945 BHW
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 49,179 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2015.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Nov 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R945 BHW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2014
- 49,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R945 BHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R945 BHW) between July 2006 and June 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
R945 BHW Mileage History
- 03/07/200691,655 mi
- 06/07/200799,955 mi+8,300 mi
- 12/07/200799,965 mi+10 mi
- 17/07/20085,001 mi-94,964 mi
- 17/07/20085,001 mi
- 15/07/200910,200 mi+5,199 mi
- 14/07/201014,704 mi+4,504 mi
- 19/07/201014,704 mi
- 14/07/201119,416 mi+4,712 mi
- 15/07/201119,416 mi
- 13/06/201224,276 mi+4,860 mi
- 20/06/201224,375 mi+99 mi
- 11/06/201334,397 mi+10,022 mi
- 24/06/201449,179 mi+14,782 mi
- 24/06/201449,179 mi
Average of roughly -5,326 miles per year across 15 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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