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R102 AUJ

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

89,448 mi
Last recorded89,448 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 AUJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 89,448 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 89,390 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 88,138 miles

N/S and O/S Sills Corroded/Scabbing

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Strut Top Mounts Slight Play

General Corrosion Under Vehicle

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 88,138 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Strut Top Mounts Slight Play

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General Corrosion Under Vehicle

N/S and O/S Sills Corroded/Scabbing

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,910 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Front mirror slightly insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in both rear top strut mounts

Fail 15 Feb 2021 87,909 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Front mirror slightly insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in both rear top strut mounts

Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,767 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rearmost bushes deteriorating

Both front top strut mountings have slight movement

Both rear top strut mountings have slight movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including brake, suspension and steering components

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose But secure

Pass 21 Feb 2019 86,691 miles

Multiple brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls.

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Slight exhaust leak at rear clamp.

Slight oil leak gear box area.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 86,689 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Multiple brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacing soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls.

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Slight exhaust leak at rear clamp.

Slight oil leak gear box area.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 83,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in front and rear top strut mountings

Fail 6 Mar 2017 81,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in front and rear top strut mountings

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,966 miles

Corrosion forming on edges of both rear main chassis members.

Corrosion forming on rear of both outer undersills.

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REARMOST (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 75,965 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment BOTH REAR (2.5.A.1c)

Corrosion forming on edges of both rear main chassis members.

Corrosion forming on rear of both outer undersills.

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REARMOST (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 72,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both rear tyres near legal limit. STRONGLY ADVISE NEW REAR TYRES SOON.

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

both rear tyres getting low on 3mm

Fail 10 Mar 2014 64,065 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

both rear tyres getting low on 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,610 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,360 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 44,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,982 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,517 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 40,717 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s innere sills slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,784 miles

strong advise both front bottom arm rear bushes perished

Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,884 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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R102 AUJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 R102 AUJ, 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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R102 AUJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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