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R147 FGX

1998 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,642 mi
Last recorded48,642 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta 3559,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 FGX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,541 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 37,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,318 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta 35?

Based on 3,999 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
7,273
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 467
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 408
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 395
Headlamp aim too low 255
parking brake recording little or no effort 221
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R147 FGX is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta 35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 59,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta 35 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 467 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R147 FGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta 35 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta 35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R147 FGX registered?

R147 FGX is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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