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126 VBJ

2013 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,439 mi
Last recorded40,439 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration126 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 40,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm Approx. at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 38,452 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 38,452 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front brake discs inner faces corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 36,555 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 34,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 32,914 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 31,016 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 27,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 25,026 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 19,772 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,500 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 13,670 miles

gear box has an oil leak from o/s drive shaft seal

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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126 VBJ is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 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 126 VBJ, 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 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 126 VBJ registered?

126 VBJ is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is 126 VBJ safe to buy?

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