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L17 HAV

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,690 mi
Last recorded47,690 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 HAV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 47,690 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both are slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

both rear suspension top mounts have slight play/lift

Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,639 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,030 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside inner (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 47,028 miles

Front coil spring broken nearside and offside (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has badly deteriorated tread edge

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside inner (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,412 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 44,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,965 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 41,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 41,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 39,312 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,385 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,325 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,890 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,271 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,986 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 25,765 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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L17 HAV is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L17 HAV, 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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L17 HAV is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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