MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both outer cv boots cracking
corrosion on nearside front floor
nearside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
offside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded
offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at front section
slight play nearside front anti roll bar link
Brake pipes under vehicle covered in body sealant
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Both front tyres very slightly scrubbed on inner edges
Coil springs corroding
Nearside wing mirror slightly insecure
Various brake pipes corroded
Washers poor
Both front tyres very slightly scrubbed on inner edges
Coil springs corroding
Nearside wing mirror slightly insecure
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Various brake pipes corroded
Washers poor
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front reg plate leaking water
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W197 JSS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W197 JSS, 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 W197 JSS registered?
W197 JSS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 2000.
Is W197 JSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for W197 JSS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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