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J23 RAH

1998 Ford Fiesta

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

52,417 mi
Last recorded52,417 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 RAH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 52,417 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 52,416 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 42,636 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 42,630 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 31,090 miles

age related surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2024 31,088 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 30,917 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 30,915 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,882 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 30,877 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 30,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated/corroded flex hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded/deteriorated flex hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 30,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 29,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 29,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion front brakes

general corrosion front suspension

general corrosion rear suspension

greral corrosion rear brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,413 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,920 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,326 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,024 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,396 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 26,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,566 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 25,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,571 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 23,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,076 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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J23 RAH is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 J23 RAH, 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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J23 RAH is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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