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R113 JFD

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,919 mi
Last recorded98,919 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 JFD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 98,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 96,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 95,963 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 93,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,546 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 89,546 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 86,015 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 86,015 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2008 82,382 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 79,341 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 79,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 76,222 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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R113 JFD is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R113 JFD, 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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R113 JFD is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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