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6 YZ

1998 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,930 mi
Last recorded61,930 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 YZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 61,930 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 56,985 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 56,940 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 55,327 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,814 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,438 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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6 YZ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 6 YZ, 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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How do I check the history of 6 YZ?

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What year was 6 YZ registered?

6 YZ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is 6 YZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 YZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 6 YZ have outstanding finance?

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