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FJ53 RNZ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,229 mi
Last recorded76,229 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 RNZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 76,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

injector seal leaking

rear exhaust box rubber mounting split

Fail 16 Dec 2013 67,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

injector seal leaking

rear exhaust box rubber mounting split

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,282 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 50,602 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,447 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,693 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,986 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,960 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 20,916 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 12,834 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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FJ53 RNZ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FJ53 RNZ, 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 FJ53 RNZ registered?

FJ53 RNZ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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