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V431 JBL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,717 mi
Last recorded75,717 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 JBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,717 miles

both front tyres perished

both outer sills and closing panels corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,702 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 75,702 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 75,592 miles

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

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

both sides rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,592 miles

both sides rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,289 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,286 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,585 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jan 2009 64,299 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,615 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,702 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 47,702 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,436 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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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V431 JBL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V431 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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What year was V431 JBL registered?

V431 JBL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V431 JBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V431 JBL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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