1998 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · S704 AFW
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 24,506 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S704 AFW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2011
- 24,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S704 AFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S704 AFW) between February 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
S704 AFW Mileage History
- 21/02/200669,590 mi
- 21/02/200784,015 mi+14,425 mi
- 01/02/200889,954 mi+5,939 mi
- 02/02/200993,154 mi+3,200 mi
- 02/02/200993,154 mi
- 31/03/201012,838 mi-80,316 mi
- 31/03/201012,838 mi
- 08/04/201124,506 mi+11,668 mi
- 19/04/201124,506 mi
Average of roughly -8,744 miles per year across 9 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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