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R103 GOO

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,550 mi
Last recorded32,550 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 GOO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,550 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,168 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 21,249 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 14,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2010 2,126 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 2,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,489 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 89,943 miles

crack in bottom of screen

Pass 16 Apr 2007 85,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 85,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 82,546 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 82,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

near-side rear wheel rim is slightly damaged

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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R103 GOO is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R103 GOO, 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 R103 GOO registered?

R103 GOO is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R103 GOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 GOO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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