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S114 VBJ

1999 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1424cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,279 mi
Last recorded93,279 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,424cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,279 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 93,279 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,203 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,991 miles

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

n/s/f brake pipe slight age cracks.

o/s/f brake pipe slight age cracks.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 84,991 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f brake pipe slight age cracks

o/s/f brake pipe slight age cracks

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,615 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 80,614 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

No rear wiper blade.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 71,225 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

No rear wiper blade.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,390 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,163 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,380 miles

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

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

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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S114 VBJ is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,424cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S114 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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S114 VBJ is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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