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V238 DPE

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,462 mi
Last recorded76,462 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 DPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,345 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 76,339 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,716 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,879 miles

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

both rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,095 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,665 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 66,665 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,876 miles

front wiperblades smear

Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,538 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 55,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,012 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,397 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 43,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 40,040 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V238 DPE is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V238 DPE, 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 V238 DPE registered?

V238 DPE is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V238 DPE safe to buy?

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