MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine covers/Under trays fitted
corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components
Nearside Front Brake flexy hose retaining clip missing
Nearside Front Steering rack gaitor twisted
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake flexy hose retaining clip missing
Nearside Front Steering rack gaitor twisted
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front flexi brake hose not secure
Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge
Nearside Front tyre wearinner and outer edge
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight oil leak gearbox aera
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front flexi brake hose not secure
Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge
Nearside Front tyre wearinner and outer edge
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight oil leak gearbox aera
off side rear brake binding
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
off side rear brake binding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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PL53 HMC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PL53 HMC, 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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PL53 HMC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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