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H20 RHB

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,779 mi
Last recorded88,779 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 RHB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,779 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 88,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,735 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 74,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 74,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside front tyre treads on legal limit

Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,575 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 60,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,094 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,683 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 46,643 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 43,449 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,468 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,010 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 37,986 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,974 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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H20 RHB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H20 RHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H20 RHB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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