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M3 VRX

1998 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,512 mi
Last recorded49,512 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,512 miles

both rear box sections starting to corrode

fuel cap seal degraded

handbrake high close to full travel

n/s front brake flexi pipe degraded

o/s front brake flexi pipe degraded

o/s front floor also both rear inner sills starting to corrode

o/s seat belt p/area starting to corrode treat asap

rear brake imbalance

stone damage to o/s screen within limits t/o/test

Fail 17 Oct 2012 49,506 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear box sections starting to corrode

fuel cap seal degraded

handbrake high close to full travel

n/s front brake flexi pipe degraded

o/s front brake flexi pipe degraded

o/s front floor also both rear inner sills starting to corrode

o/s seat belt p/area starting to corrode treat asap

rear brake imbalance

stone damage to o/s screen within limits t/o/test

Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,593 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 36,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,620 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,139 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 13,136 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 4,065 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 2,738 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 2,353 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 2,351 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 99,215 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 99,215 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M3 VRX is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M3 VRX, 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 M3 VRX registered?

M3 VRX is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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