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V129 JBA

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,947 mi
Last recorded53,947 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 JBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 53,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 49,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil level topped up prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 41,016 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 41,010 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight bind o/s/f

Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,743 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 39,494 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 39,213 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 38,837 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,346 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 37,303 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 36,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 35,140 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 35,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,381 miles

brake pipes feeding rear flexis lightly corroded.

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres have some cracking to casings,mainly outer shoulers.

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres have some shards of metal embedded in treads.

rear no plate lightly damaged but still legible.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,988 miles

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

engine coated in oil.

n/s & o/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to split @ bonding.

rear no plate minor delamination.

Fail 15 Jan 2010 30,980 miles

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

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

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

engine coated in oil.

n/s & o/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to split @ bonding.

rear no plate minor delamination.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,686 miles

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

n/s & o/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate @ bonding.

rear no plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 29,649 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate @ bonding.

rear no plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,269 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

rear wiper rubber split @ ends.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,153 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 21,900 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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V129 JBA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 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 V129 JBA, 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 26 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V129 JBA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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