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R125 MGA

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,747 mi
Last recorded95,747 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 MGA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 95,747 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 84,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 59,043 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 45,863 miles

Offside Front tyre near the wearbands

Fail 29 May 2017 45,860 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre near the wearbands

Pass 24 May 2016 36,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 31,078 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 31,074 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

n/s/r inner sill under vehicle holed and corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 20,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 16 May 2013 20,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 23 May 2012 20,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 19,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 18,916 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 18,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 16,524 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 92,321 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 13,582 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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R125 MGA is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 53,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R125 MGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R125 MGA is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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