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R10 MBT

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,140 mi
Last recorded64,140 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 MBT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 64,140 miles

Corrosion to inner sills and rear wheel arch

Corrosion to sub-frame

Exhaust flexi weakend

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 64,140 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to inner sills and rear wheel arch

Corrosion to sub-frame

Exhaust flexi weakend

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil residue on gearbox

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 60,362 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2017 51,386 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2016 47,973 miles

Nearside Front indicator faded

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre has cuts in tread

corrosion to under body

slight wear in rear strut top mounting bushes

wear in front strut top mounting bushes

wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

Fail 28 Mar 2016 47,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front indicator faded

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre has cuts in tread

corrosion to under body

slight wear in rear strut top mounting bushes

wear in front strut top mounting bushes

wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 6 Apr 2015 45,899 miles

corrosion to under body

Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,624 miles

balljoint gators worn and cracking

inner sills corroded

slight corrotion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Jan 2013 44,350 miles

corrosion to sills

slight wear to front discs

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 21 Jan 2012 42,905 miles

all front suspention componants badly corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped corroded and pitted

os side repeter has paint on lenze

Fail 21 Jan 2012 42,905 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front suspention componants badly corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped corroded and pitted

os side repeter has paint on lenze

Fail 9 Jan 2012 42,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf headlight adjuster brokern

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,836 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 37,816 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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R10 MBT is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R10 MBT, 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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R10 MBT is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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