MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,629 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
both front anti roll bar link bar bushes split
front discs rusty
front exhaust pipe been pasted up
near side rear brake pipe rusty
off side front brake hose perishing
off side front lower arm rear bush starting to lift
off side front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front anti roll bar link bar bushes split
front discs rusty
front exhaust pipe been pasted up
near side rear brake pipe rusty
off side front brake hose perishing
off side front lower arm rear bush starting to lift
off side front tyre wearing on inner edge
NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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R118 ETG is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R118 ETG, 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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What year was R118 ETG registered?
R118 ETG is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 January 1998.
Is R118 ETG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R118 ETG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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