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J20 EFD

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,952 mi
Last recorded123,952 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 EFD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 123,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

spare wheel and carrier missing from under rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2010 107,021 miles

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

both front lower arms, rear bushes starting to split

exhaust leaking at rear silencer joint

Pass 9 May 2009 82,186 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 75,293 miles

slight bind o/s rear brake, front strut top threads different lengths,slight play in leg tops

Pass 24 Jan 2008 74,745 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,360 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 54,559 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 54,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

both front wiper blades startin g to split

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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J20 EFD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 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 J20 EFD, 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 26 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J20 EFD registered?

J20 EFD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is J20 EFD safe to buy?

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