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R105 UCW

1998 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,998 mi
Last recorded97,998 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 UCW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 97,998 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 93,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off dide front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 93,455 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off dide front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 88,767 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 88,767 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,534 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 83,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,999 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 76,999 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,243 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2008 72,243 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 64,172 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 64,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R105 UCW is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R105 UCW, 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 R105 UCW registered?

R105 UCW is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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