1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S755 BNP
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 40,897 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S755 BNP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 40,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S755 BNP 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 (S755 BNP) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mi”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S755 BNP Mileage History
- 24/04/202432,092 mi
- 10/04/202536,315 mi+4,223 mi
- 22/04/202536,511 mi+196 mi
- 14/04/202640,832 mi+4,321 mi
- 21/04/202640,897 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 4,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Structural Corrosion (Sills and Rear Arches)Serious
Mk4 Fiestas are now heavily exposed to rust around the sills, rear wheel arches and rear suspension mounting areas, and structural welding can quickly exceed the value of an average car.
- Rear Suspension Bush WearModerate
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