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M555 AAP

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,082 mi
Last recorded40,082 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 AAP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 40,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2025 39,615 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 38,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 36,992 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,357 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 34,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 33,428 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,165 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,682 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,698 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 26,185 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,710 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 24,710 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,158 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,567 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,952 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,370 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,389 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,139 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,917 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,476 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,847 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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M555 AAP is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 M555 AAP, 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 M555 AAP registered?

M555 AAP is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is M555 AAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 AAP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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