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R103 LOB

1998 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,300 mi
Last recorded73,300 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 LOB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,300 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 73,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,285 miles

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

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

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

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

cracks appearing in offside rear tyre wall, inner and outer

Fail 18 Aug 2008 62,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cracks appearing in offside rear tyre wall, inner and outer

Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,669 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 55,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 53,114 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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R103 LOB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R103 LOB registered?

R103 LOB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R103 LOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 LOB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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