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R104 ODM

1998 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,426 mi
Last recorded88,426 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 ODM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,426 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 88,353 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 85,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under the chassic (6.1.B.2)

rast under the chassis

Fail 18 Jun 2016 85,100 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under the chassic (6.1.B.2)

rast under the chassis

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,024 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 76,883 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,049 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 61,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,924 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,913 miles

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

Slight cracking on n/s rear tyre side wall.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,274 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 47,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 May 2008 47,160 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 38,423 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 38,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 29,522 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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R104 ODM is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R104 ODM, 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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R104 ODM is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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