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S126 VBJ

1999 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,248 mi
Last recorded91,248 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 91,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody, rear axle, suspenion, both sil's

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 90,823 miles

body / sills x 2 slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2021 90,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,279 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 81,252 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,954 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 74,954 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,360 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,861 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 59,083 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,901 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 58,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,297 miles

Slight corrosion in sill sections. Slight cracking showing on front flexible brake hoses. Front suspension arm bushes showing signs of seperation.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,758 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,589 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 52,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,084 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 41,613 miles

Offside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

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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S126 VBJ is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S126 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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S126 VBJ is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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