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R103 MGO

1998 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,404 mi
Last recorded48,404 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 MGO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 47,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 47,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 43,620 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 43,601 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,600 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,926 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,744 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,495 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,149 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 29,698 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 29,698 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 28,947 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,104 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,023 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 25,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,827 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,282 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 24,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,015 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 22,015 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MGO is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MGO, 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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R103 MGO is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R103 MGO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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