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S109 VBJ

1999 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,813 mi
Last recorded56,813 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 56,813 miles

Both front outer cv boots perished

Front and rear number plates damaged

Front brake hoses perished

High handbrake travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear stop lamp not as bright as it should be

Oil leaks

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear brake hoses perished

Scratches on windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,749 miles

both outer cv boots perished

front and rear number plates damaged

front brake hoses perished

offside rear stop lamp not as bright as it should be

oil leaks

rear brake hoses perished

rear tyres perished

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

windscreen scratched and chipped

Fail 27 Feb 2016 56,749 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer cv boots perished

front and rear number plates damaged

front brake hoses perished

offside rear stop lamp not as bright as it should be

oil leaks

rear brake hoses perished

rear tyres perished

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

windscreen scratched and chipped

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,180 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 56,162 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery insecure

both outer cv boots perished

front and rear brake hoses badly perished

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

handbrake requires adjustment

offside rear brake light not as bright as nearside

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

play in both front anti roll bar links

play in steering rack

rear number plate cracked

suspension bushes perished and worn

windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,429 miles

chip in windscreen

front bushs starting to debond

high hand brake travel

oil leaks

oil level low

front and rear number plate cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2012 54,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant low

iol leaks on engine -oil on min

Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,687 miles

coolant low

iol leaks on engine -oil on min

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 54,443 miles

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate is cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,368 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,595 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 24,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,926 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 22,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,768 miles

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

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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S109 VBJ is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S109 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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S109 VBJ is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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