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M30 VET

1998 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,550 mi
Last recorded54,550 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 VET
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,550 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,069 miles

front hubs corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2009 54,067 miles

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

front hubs corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,433 miles

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

front hubs corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,271 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 53,271 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 53,090 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 53,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front discs slightly worn

Nsr tyre starting to crack in tread

Osr tyre starting to crack in tread

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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M30 VET is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M30 VET, 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 M30 VET registered?

M30 VET is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M30 VET safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 VET shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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