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R120 TFR

1998 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,645 mi
Last recorded82,645 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 TFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv nearside outer sill rustie

Fail 16 Jun 2009 82,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv nearside outer sill rustie

Pass 11 Jun 2008 71,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 71,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 59,917 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 52,593 miles

some of the vehicles steel brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion and will need attention in the near future.

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 TFR is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R120 TFR, 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 R120 TFR registered?

R120 TFR is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R120 TFR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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