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W197 JSS

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,853 mi
Last recorded92,853 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 JSS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 92,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 83,823 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2011 80,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,807 miles

Both front tyres very slightly scrubbed on inner edges

Coil springs corroding

Nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

Various brake pipes corroded

Washers poor

Fail 31 Jul 2009 67,807 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,697 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 56,697 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,179 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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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?

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