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R119 EHK

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,532 mi
Last recorded20,532 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 EHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,532 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

under side rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2014 20,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres low

under side rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,230 miles

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

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

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2013 19,230 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 29 May 2012 11,155 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 7,366 miles

front brake hoses perished

front plate poor

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/f indicator faded

rear suspension arm bushes poor condtion perished and split

rear wheel arches corroded

wiper blades loose

wipers smear

Fail 19 May 2011 7,366 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake hoses perished

front plate poor

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/f indicator faded

rear suspension arm bushes poor condtion perished and split

rear wheel arches corroded

wiper blades loose

wipers smear

Pass 20 May 2010 452 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 92,558 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both underbody sills rusty

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edges

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 13 May 2008 88,541 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 88,541 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2007 83,381 miles

REAR VIEW MIRROR HELD ON BY DUCK TAPE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS

Fail 10 May 2007 83,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 72,701 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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R119 EHK is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R119 EHK, 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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R119 EHK is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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