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AKZ 4904

1998 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,476 mi
Last recorded3,476 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4904
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2013 3,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres low tread on edges

both rear direction indicators faded

hazard warning switch, lens missing

headlamp levelling device adjusted

nearside headlamp faulty, temporary repair carried out

nearside rear tyre tread perished

offside and nearside rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear tyre tread perished and cut

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 2 Dec 2013 3,476 miles

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

both front tyres low tread on edges

both rear direction indicators faded

hazard warning switch, lens missing

headlamp levelling device adjusted

nearside headlamp faulty, temporary repair carried out

nearside rear tyre tread perished

offside and nearside rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear tyre tread perished and cut

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 31 Oct 2012 615 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 93,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

alt belt perished and starting to split

o/s front inner c v gaiter split

slight handbrake travel

Fail 14 Sep 2010 84,164 miles

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

n/s outer sill rusting

Pass 10 Nov 2009 80,949 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 80,920 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,398 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 74,394 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,805 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 59,795 miles

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

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

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

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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AKZ 4904 is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AKZ 4904, 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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AKZ 4904 is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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