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R120 GHK

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

98,387 mi
Last recorded98,387 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 GHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2013 98,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 98,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front wing corroded but taped over

Fail 3 Apr 2012 89,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front wing corroded but taped over

Pass 2 Apr 2011 80,777 miles

both front c/v boots perished

offside wing corroded and holed

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2011 80,777 miles

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

both front c/v boots perished

offside wing corroded and holed

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2010 73,308 miles

hole in offside front headlamp lens

rear brakes requires attension only just met required efficiency

Fail 26 Mar 2010 73,308 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

hole in offside front headlamp lens

Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,629 miles

both sides rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

front number plate laminate peeling slightly

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside headlight lens chipped

offside rear brake hose perishing

spare tyre different size to those fitted on vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2009 69,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both sides rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

front exhaust flexible section weak

front number plate laminate peeling slightly

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside headlight lens chipped

offside rear brake hose perishing

spare tyre different size to those fitted on vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2008 64,578 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 60,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 60,880 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,998 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 56,998 miles

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

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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R120 GHK is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R120 GHK, 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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R120 GHK is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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