1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · S453 BOU
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18/09/1998. Recorded mileage 49,564 miles. MOT valid until 08/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1299cc
S453 BOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 49,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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S453 BOU Mileage History
- 21/04/202338,083 mi
- 25/07/202446,780 mi+8,697 mi
- 02/09/202446,810 mi+30 mi
- 28/07/202649,551 mi+2,741 mi
- 10/08/202649,564 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 3,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S453 BOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S453 BOU) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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