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1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S804 JRW

S804 JRW

1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25/09/1998. Recorded mileage 27,971 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/02/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
27,971 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/02/2025
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1242cc

S804 JRW Key Findings

  • 38 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2024
  • 27,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 20 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (37 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S804 JRW Mileage History

  1. 07/07/200638,783 mi
  2. 07/07/200638,783 mi
  3. 02/07/200744,331 mi+5,548 mi
  4. 02/07/200744,331 mi
  5. 23/06/200849,442 mi+5,111 mi
  6. 23/06/200849,442 mi
  7. 13/07/200954,514 mi+5,072 mi
  8. 13/07/200954,514 mi
  9. 09/07/201058,166 mi+3,652 mi
  10. 09/07/201058,166 mi
  11. 23/06/201161,708 mi+3,542 mi
  12. 23/06/201161,708 mi
  13. 05/07/201265,136 mi+3,428 mi
  14. 09/07/201367,918 mi+2,782 mi
  15. 11/07/201367,928 mi+10 mi
  16. 28/07/201470,327 mi+2,399 mi
  17. 01/09/201470,649 mi+322 mi
  18. 09/09/201470,695 mi+46 mi
  19. 02/09/201576,268 mi+5,573 mi
  20. 07/09/201576,270 mi+2 mi
  21. 03/10/201682,008 mi+5,738 mi
  22. 06/12/201682,129 mi+121 mi
  23. 09/12/201682,155 mi+26 mi
  24. 01/12/201789,416 mi+7,261 mi
  25. 01/12/201789,416 mi
  26. 07/12/201899,148 mi+9,732 mi
  27. 24/01/201999,797 mi+649 mi
  28. 31/01/201999,797 mi
  29. 28/01/20206,451 mi-93,346 mi
  30. 03/02/20206,453 mi+2 mi
  31. 01/02/202111,741 mi+5,288 mi
  32. 01/02/202111,741 mi
  33. 29/01/202217,942 mi+6,201 mi
  34. 11/02/202217,952 mi+10 mi
  35. 31/01/202323,221 mi+5,269 mi
  36. 14/02/202323,221 mi
  37. 05/02/202427,865 mi+4,644 mi
  38. 13/02/202427,971 mi+106 mi

Average of roughly -614 miles per year across 38 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S804 JRW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 22:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

38 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S804 JRW) between July 2006 and February 2024.

The record contains 18 passes and 20 failures.

The most recent test on 13 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 20 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (37 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 51 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 (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.

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