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J22 ONC

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,533 mi
Last recorded2,533 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 ONC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 2,533 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 2,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,650 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,285 miles

all four tyres getting low (tread wear)

light perish to offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses

some corrosion to steel brake pipes to offside and nearside rear hubs

Fail 8 Nov 2012 85,285 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four tyres getting low (tread wear)

light perish to offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses

some corrosion to steel brake pipes to offside and nearside rear hubs

Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,712 miles

offside parking brake reading low(o/s60) (n/s130)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,180 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 66,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside rear service brakes reading on the lowside (o/sr70) (n/s/r70)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,484 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 46,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,551 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 40,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,937 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,684 miles

front pads †rear plate starting to separate †surface corrosion offside rear brake pipe

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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J22 ONC is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J22 ONC, 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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What year was J22 ONC registered?

J22 ONC is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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