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V85 JAT

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,100 mi
Last recorded96,100 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 JAT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyre valves perished

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

Slight movement in both rear axle bushes

Welding repairs coated in underseal

Fail 20 Feb 2018 96,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Central outer sill to rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure Lower rear (6.2.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyre valves perished

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside will panel corroded but not yet weakend

Pass 16 Jan 2016 85,369 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 79,729 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 72,969 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,969 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,651 miles

unable to fully check outer sills as they are covered up with tape

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,138 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,081 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,060 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,005 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,977 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,602 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 59,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 53,100 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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V85 JAT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V85 JAT, 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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V85 JAT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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