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V476 JBN

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,766 mi
Last recorded74,766 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV476 JBN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 74,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 71,842 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,120 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

both outer/inner sills rusty, both rear inner wheel arch seams rusty

both rear tyres perished

handbrake cables rusty

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both body sill seams rusting/erupting

both rear inner wheelarch seams rusting/erupting

Fail 13 Mar 2013 65,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both body sill seams rusting/erupting

both rear inner wheelarch seams rusting/erupting

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,207 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,320 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension legs top mounts worn

handbrake cables rusty

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside outer sill & both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,264 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake cables outer sleeves surface rust

nearside inner sill & offside outer sill surface rust

Fail 16 Mar 2010 51,185 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake cables outer sleeves surface rust

nearside inner sill & offside outer sill surface rust

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,221 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,252 miles

front tyres slight wear ok yet

Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,146 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,354 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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V476 JBN is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V476 JBN, 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 V476 JBN registered?

V476 JBN is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V476 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V476 JBN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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