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FEZ 290

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,689 mi
Last recorded99,689 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 290
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 99,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 99,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam bushes have play, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,249 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 104,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 103,941 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 103,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 103,938 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion under side

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,968 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 98,870 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour both rear (1.5.1d)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both rear (1.2.1e)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,482 miles

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

sill coverd

Fail 15 Mar 2017 91,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush end link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush end link (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended swing arm (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended swing arm (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

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

sill coverd

Pass 5 Mar 2016 81,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 78,227 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 78,227 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 76,494 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,837 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,192 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,044 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 34,059 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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FEZ 290 is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FEZ 290, 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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FEZ 290 is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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