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V157 FSP

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

48,605 mi
Last recorded48,605 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 FSP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 48,605 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 48,604 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 48,311 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 42,246 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush around centre fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,669 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake lever little reserve

Fail 6 Feb 2020 39,669 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake lever little reserve

Pass 4 Feb 2019 36,201 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel. it would appear that brakes require adjusting.

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 36,201 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel. it would appear that brakes require adjusting.

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

Offside Front wheel trim insecure but not likely to fall off

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 32,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 32,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Discs heavily corroded on inside

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 27,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,430 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 27,430 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,094 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 26,740 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,343 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 26,343 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,929 miles

oil leak os. power steering pump area

power steering hose very low under car.

washers weak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,492 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 25,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,827 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake imbalance on limit 24%

Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,220 miles

Both rear top suspension mounts have slight play.

N/s/f roll bar link has slight play.

Oil leak at front of engine area.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 24,220 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear top suspension mounts have slight play.

Oil leak at front of engine area.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 23,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,149 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,018 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 20,016 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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V157 FSP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V157 FSP, 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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V157 FSP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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