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R103 UAO

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,241 mi
Last recorded54,241 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 UAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,241 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 54,231 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,243 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 50,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,788 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,788 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,064 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 35,064 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 16,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UAO is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

R103 UAO is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R103 UAO safe to buy?

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