1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · S59 JSA
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 65,308 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,308 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
S59 JSA Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2010
- 65,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S59 JSA Mileage History
- 17/08/200534,108 mi
- 24/07/200639,808 mi+5,700 mi
- 26/07/200748,201 mi+8,393 mi
- 26/07/200748,201 mi
- 31/07/200854,396 mi+6,195 mi
- 11/08/200854,396 mi
- 15/07/200960,583 mi+6,187 mi
- 16/07/200960,583 mi
- 28/08/201065,266 mi+4,683 mi
- 30/08/201065,289 mi+23 mi
- 30/08/201065,308 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 6,196 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
S59 JSA 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 (S59 JSA) between August 2005 and August 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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