No, S265 ABV is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for S265 ABV?

The MOT for S265 ABV is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 January 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of S265 ABV?

The recorded mileage for S265 ABV is 36,773 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S265 ABV ULEZ compliant?

No, S265 ABV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S265 ABV

S265 ABV

1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 36,773 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 16/01/2026
Road Tax: Untaxed (16/01/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 36,773 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/01/2026

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 16/01/2026

Mileage: 36,773 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1242cc

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S265 ABV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 12/01/2026
36,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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S265 ABV Mileage History

11/01/202328,526 mi
10/01/202431,305 mi+2,779 mi
07/01/202533,498 mi+2,193 mi
07/01/202533,498 mi
12/01/202636,773 mi+3,275 mi

Average of roughly 2,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S265 ABV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 11:41

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S265 ABV) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded to ex”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.

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