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T208 BTS

1999 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,710 mi
Last recorded81,710 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 BTS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 81,710 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

SPARE TYRE is flat

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes partially debonded (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 81,710 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

SPARE TYRE is flat

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes partially debonded (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,750 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,137 miles

SLIGHT SEPERATION ON N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R TOP MOUNT / SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,497 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT /

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR INNER SILLS

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R TOP MOUNT

SLIGHT SEPERATION ON N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH

TRACKING

Fail 10 Jan 2013 63,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT /

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR INNER SILLS

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R TOP MOUNT

SLIGHT SEPERATION ON N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH

TRACKING

Pass 30 Jan 2012 970 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINKS

Fail 30 Jan 2012 56,202 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINKS

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,317 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,129 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 29,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 26,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 26,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,829 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 15,829 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,689 miles

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

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

note exhaust coroded

Pass 26 Sep 2005 15,244 miles

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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T208 BTS is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T208 BTS, 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 T208 BTS registered?

T208 BTS is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T208 BTS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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