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W126 JEU

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,060 mi
Last recorded78,060 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 JEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,060 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 78,005 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 68,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,699 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 24 Mar 2009 63,699 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 23 Mar 2009 63,691 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o.s.f+n.s.f lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

o.s.r brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in both rear top strut mtgs

slight play in o.s.r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 44,131 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,373 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 35,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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W126 JEU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W126 JEU, 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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W126 JEU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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