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V378 JBL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 JBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 86,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,648 miles

front and rear number plates stained

front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn

nearside steering rack gaiter in poor condition

offside and nearside sills very rusty

slight leak on nearside steering rack gaiter

slight leak on offside power steering

some imbalance on front braking

Fail 3 Dec 2015 79,648 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage grill damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates stained

front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn

nearside steering rack gaiter in poor condition

offside and nearside sills very rusty

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

slight leak on nearside steering rack gaiter

slight leak on offside power steering

some imbalance on front braking

Pass 15 Dec 2014 73,124 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear number plates stained

front brake discs rusty

offside and nearside sills rusty

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

some harshness in offside rear wheel bearing, advise replacing

very slight play in front suspension anti roll bar link lower ball joint

Fail 12 Dec 2014 73,124 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front and rear number plates stained

front brake discs rusty

offside and nearside sills rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates slightly stained

Fail 18 Dec 2013 67,415 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear number plates slightly stained

nearside front brake dragging

Fail 26 Nov 2012 63,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filler neck loose

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filler neck loose

Pass 3 Jan 2012 60,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler neck loose

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2010 56,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs badly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,397 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriating

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 31 Jul 2009 49,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriating

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,187 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,356 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2007 38,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V378 JBL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V378 JBL, 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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V378 JBL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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