The road tax status for S498 BFE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S498 BFE?

The MOT for S498 BFE is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of S498 BFE?

The recorded mileage for S498 BFE is 11,386 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S498 BFE ULEZ compliant?

No, S498 BFE 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

MOT Valid

1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S498 BFE

S498 BFE

1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 11,386 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14 Jan 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 11,386 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

1242cc

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S498 BFE Key Findings

33 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
11,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)

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S498 BFE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 09:33

MOT Analysis

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33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S498 BFE) between March 2006 and January 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 58 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.

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S498 BFE Mileage History

14/03/200656,565 mi
15/03/200656,571 mi+6 mi
16/03/200757,946 mi+1,375 mi
16/03/200757,946 mi
19/03/200859,213 mi+1,267 mi
19/03/200859,213 mi
31/03/200960,209 mi+996 mi
01/04/200960,209 mi
25/03/201061,416 mi+1,207 mi
26/03/201061,416 mi
26/03/201163,560 mi+2,144 mi
12/04/201265,530 mi+1,970 mi
11/04/201366,343 mi+813 mi
21/03/201467,365 mi+1,022 mi
30/03/201578,514 mi+11,149 mi
30/03/201578,514 mi
11/04/201687,275 mi+8,761 mi
12/04/201687,340 mi+65 mi
13/04/201793,757 mi+6,417 mi
24/05/201896,703 mi+2,946 mi
15/06/201896,726 mi+23 mi
06/06/20192,215 mi-94,511 mi
25/06/20192,337 mi+122 mi
17/12/20207,518 mi+5,181 mi
17/12/20207,518 mi
16/12/20218,494 mi+976 mi
16/03/20239,545 mi+1,051 mi
17/03/20239,545 mi
09/03/202410,527 mi+982 mi
15/03/202410,529 mi+2 mi
09/11/202410,880 mi+351 mi
15/01/202611,382 mi+502 mi
15/01/202611,386 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly -2,277 miles per year across 33 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: Average

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