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T207 VAC

1999 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

45,215 mi
Last recorded45,215 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT207 VAC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 45,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody/suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 19 May 2026 45,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 21 May 2025 45,193 miles

Both sill panel/underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Exhaust pipe knocking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 43,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust hitting off floor

Fail 20 May 2024 43,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust hitting off floor

Pass 22 May 2023 36,192 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 36,186 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2023 36,181 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,984 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting.

Unable to check all components around rear brakes and suspention as a protective residue applied to underneath of vehicle.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 35,984 miles

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

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting.

Unable to check all components around rear brakes and suspention as a protective residue applied to underneath of vehicle.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four coil springs corroded

both front tyres perishing and have small cuts to tred not exposing ply/cords

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates deterirated

Fail 7 Jun 2013 35,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four coil springs corroded

both front tyres perishing and have small cuts to tred not exposing ply/cords

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates deterirated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,397 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front wipers smeering screen

gear box leaking fluid

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small cuts in both rear tyres not exposing ply or cord

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,501 miles

Advise all four suspension coil springs corroded in places

Advise exhaust system heavily corroded in places

Advise front brake discs corroded

Advise outer sills starting to corrode in places

Advise suspension components heavily corroded in places

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 33,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Advise all four suspension coil springs corroded in places

Advise front brake discs corroded

Advise outer sills starting to corrode in places

Advise suspension components heavily corroded in places

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,738 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 28,727 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 27,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,162 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 25,162 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,255 miles

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

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

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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T207 VAC is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T207 VAC, 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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T207 VAC is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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