Official DVLA Record

1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S996 GFM

S996 GFM

1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 27,796 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/09/2014
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/10/2014)
Recorded Mileage
27,796 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/09/2014
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/10/2014
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1242cc

S996 GFM Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2013
  • 27,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S996 GFM Mileage History

  1. 01/03/200656,582 mi
  2. 02/10/200658,663 mi+2,081 mi
  3. 13/03/200863,939 mi+5,276 mi
  4. 21/09/200970,311 mi+6,372 mi
  5. 21/09/200970,311 mi
  6. 21/09/201085,272 mi+14,961 mi
  7. 21/09/201085,272 mi
  8. 20/09/201199,444 mi+14,172 mi
  9. 21/09/201199,466 mi+22 mi
  10. 22/09/201199,476 mi+10 mi
  11. 17/09/201213,996 mi-85,480 mi
  12. 17/09/201214,003 mi+7 mi
  13. 11/09/201327,796 mi+13,793 mi
  14. 12/09/201327,796 mi

Average of roughly -3,820 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

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

S996 GFM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 07:40
MOT Analysis

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

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S996 GFM) between March 2006 and September 2013.

The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 12 September 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.

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