1998 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · S856 TRD
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 26,869 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S856 TRD Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2011
- 26,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S856 TRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S856 TRD) between January 2007 and February 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 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 (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
S856 TRD Mileage History
- 05/01/200770,846 mi
- 28/01/200898,207 mi+27,361 mi
- 28/01/200898,208 mi+1 mi
- 02/02/20097,695 mi-90,513 mi
- 01/02/201012,818 mi+5,123 mi
- 03/02/201012,820 mi+2 mi
- 01/02/201126,869 mi+14,049 mi
- 01/02/201126,869 mi
Average of roughly -10,793 miles per year across 8 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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