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R107 UBY

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,729 mi
Last recorded69,729 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 UBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,729 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,688 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,869 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre snow tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 56,004 miles

hazard switch cover missing

Pass 4 Jan 2019 52,344 miles

hazard switch cover missing

Fail 18 Jun 2018 52,304 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

hazard switch cover missing - function not impaired

nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage - no cords or casing exposed

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish - also tread uneven - road noise?

Fail 4 Jul 2017 43,260 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hazard switch cover missing - function not impaired

nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage - no cords or casing exposed

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish - also tread uneven - road noise?

reduced braking effort offside rear

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,145 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,584 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 15,025 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,578 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,554 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 12,554 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,450 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 11,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,257 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT No PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

Pass 23 Mar 2006 8,888 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 8,888 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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R107 UBY is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R107 UBY, 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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R107 UBY is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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