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R112 AWE

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,023 mi
Last recorded39,023 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 AWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 39,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside rear lamp deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 37,608 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure cover missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens discolored

Fail 8 Oct 2022 37,604 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch insecure cover missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens discolored

Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,463 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,291 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,866 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 36,865 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 36,568 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 36,568 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 34,956 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)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,545 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,748 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,031 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,780 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 31,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,420 miles

beam bushes in poor condition,rear brake pipes corroding,tyres perishing

Fail 13 Sep 2011 27,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

beam bushes in poor condition,rear brake pipes corroding,tyres perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,670 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,468 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,667 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,124 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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R112 AWE is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R112 AWE, 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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R112 AWE is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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