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J400 SHH

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,750 mi
Last recorded125,750 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SHH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 125,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 125,721 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 123,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/inner arch seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake is binding

Offside floor undersealed

coolant leak

headlamp switch slightly defective

Fail 15 Nov 2018 123,847 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch behind liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/inner arch seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake is binding

Offside floor undersealed

coolant leak

headlamp switch slightly defective

Fail 31 Oct 2018 123,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming on both inner sill`s and the outer sill`s has plastic covers

Fail 10 Oct 2017 116,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming on both inner sill`s and the outer sill`s has plastic covers

Pass 19 Oct 2016 110,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

both front tyres wearing thin

corrosion to exhaust system and sills

front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,146 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,433 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake hoses deteriorating

slight play front anti-roll bar D bushes

slight play offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

slight play front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 15 Nov 2012 87,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

slight play front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished tread

Pass 26 May 2011 72,803 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 72,803 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs showing sign of corrsion

Pass 20 Nov 2010 69,708 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,924 miles

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 62,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,813 miles

blow from rear silencer

corrosion to front coil springs

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting bonding failure

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,053 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,053 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 38,831 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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J400 SHH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red 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 J400 SHH, 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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J400 SHH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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