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AKZ 7023

1998 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,228 mi
Last recorded112,228 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 7023
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 112,228 miles

Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

under body & suspension components under sealed/corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 98,622 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF,NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR,NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in offside front door hinge

Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

play in offside front door hinge

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

play in offside front door hinge

Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

play in offside front door hinge

Pass 8 Nov 2018 89,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,625 miles

suspension bushes perishing

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,655 miles

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

front tyres feathered

underside wax oiled

Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,778 miles

Nearside Front perished/cracked

Offside Front perished/cracked

brake pipes heavily coated

Fail 10 Nov 2015 83,775 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front perished/cracked

Offside Front perished/cracked

brake pipes heavily coated

Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,080 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light underbody corrosion

rear tyres light cracking/perished

Fail 10 Nov 2014 81,079 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

light underbody corrosion

rear tyres light cracking/perished

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 7023 is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AKZ 7023, 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 AKZ 7023 registered?

AKZ 7023 is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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