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J87 PEG

1999 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ87 PEG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

brake hoses showing signs of wear

exhaust system starting to corrode

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills, chassis rails and floor pans

Pass 27 May 2011 115,241 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 115,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

cambelt?

slight play in front anti roll bar dee bushes

Pass 21 May 2010 110,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

accident damage to the tailgate.

front wiper blades slightly smeary.

fuel pipes at rear of vehicle corroded.

surface corrosion on both outer sills.

Fail 20 May 2010 110,620 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

accident damage to the tailgate.

front wiper blades slightly smeary.

fuel pipes at rear of vehicle corroded.

surface corrosion on both outer sills.

uneven handbrake effort on application.

Pass 21 May 2009 107,156 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 107,156 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 97,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 82,941 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 82,941 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 70,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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J87 PEG is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J87 PEG, 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.

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J87 PEG is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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