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A23 JRH

1999 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,253 mi
Last recorded38,253 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 JRH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 38,253 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 33,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 30,630 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 30,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,707 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 28,624 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,739 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,130 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,408 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 22,381 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,853 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 20,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,778 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,394 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres cracked

pet seat fitted unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,466 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,390 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,582 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 7,582 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 5,583 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

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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A23 JRH is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 65,629 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 A23 JRH, 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 27 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 JRH registered?

A23 JRH is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A23 JRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 JRH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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