MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear park brake could be improved
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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V481 JLS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 V481 JLS, 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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V481 JLS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2000.
Is V481 JLS safe to buy?
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