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R103 SBL

1998 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,869 mi
Last recorded32,869 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 32,869 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 26,796 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,723 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 11,908 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 5,302 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,669 miles

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,662 miles

rust forming on and near prescribed areas includes sill areas both sides

Fail 7 Mar 2011 85,661 miles

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

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

rust forming on and near prescribed areas includes sill areas both sides

Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,816 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,371 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,384 miles

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

metal pipes rusted

nearside hand brake effort loweer than expected

Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,501 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 SBL is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R103 SBL, 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 SBL registered?

R103 SBL is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is R103 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 SBL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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