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S105 VBJ

1999 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,258 mi
Last recorded95,258 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS105 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 95,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,665 miles

front brake discs lipped

front flexi hoses in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,660 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped

front flexi hoses in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2015 85,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,959 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 81,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,402 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2013 76,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,185 miles

both rear outer brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,059 miles

slight imbalance at brear brakes at roller brake test

Fail 1 Apr 2011 66,059 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight imbalance at brear brakes at roller brake test

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,679 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 60,679 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,291 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,995 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,651 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 43,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,865 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S105 VBJ is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S105 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 27 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S105 VBJ registered?

S105 VBJ is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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