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R102 FHK

1998 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,465 mi
Last recorded31,465 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 FHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2009 31,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 26,241 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 219,410 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,743 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 11,846 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 FHK is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R102 FHK, 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 R102 FHK registered?

R102 FHK is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R102 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 FHK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R102 FHK have outstanding finance?

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