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R108 WJF

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,710 mi
Last recorded24,710 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 WJF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear foot and handbrakes may need adjusting.

Fail 11 Jul 2018 24,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear foot and handbrakes may need adjusting.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 18,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,313 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,479 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 15,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2012 15,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 11,508 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,907 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 7,871 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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R108 WJF is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R108 WJF, 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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R108 WJF is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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