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W126 JFB

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,298 mi
Last recorded84,298 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 JFB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 84,298 miles

Nearside wiper blades leaving lines

Offside Front metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front macpherson strut upper mountings slight play

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 23 Nov 2018 84,298 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside wiper blades leaving lines

Offside Front metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front macpherson strut upper mountings slight play

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,465 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)

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

Rust on inner rear sills

Fail 30 Mar 2016 73,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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

Rust on inner rear sills

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,589 miles

light cracking on front brake hoses

offside rear tyre wall cracking

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 1 Apr 2015 69,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

light cracking on front brake hoses

offside rear tyre wall cracking

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,059 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outer wall poor

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

play in front top strut mounts

slight blow on front exhaust

Fail 11 Apr 2014 68,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outer wall poor

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

play in front top strut mounts

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,183 miles

center exhaust bracket hitting floor

front brake discs wearing low

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

slight play in rear top strut mounts

Fail 1 Oct 2012 62,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

slight play in rear top strut mounts

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,245 miles

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.OIL LEVEL LOW.R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.DISCS WORN,.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SPLIT/DELAMINATED.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 59,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.OIL LEVEL LOW.R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.DISCS WORN,.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SPLIT/DELAMINATED.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,646 miles

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.OIL LEVEL LOW.R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.PADS CLOSE LIMIT.N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH DELAMINATING.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.LIGHT CORROSION STARTING.N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

Fail 27 Oct 2010 52,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.OIL LEVEL LOW.R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.PADS CLOSE LIMIT.N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH DELAMINATING.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.LIGHT CORROSION STARTING.N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,572 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 45,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE WALL.F+R REG PLATE DAMAGED.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,246 miles

N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.DISCS WORN.CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,953 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,035 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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W126 JFB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFB, 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 JFB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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