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V338 MHJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,108 mi
Last recorded56,108 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,108 miles

Both front anti roll bar 'd' mount bushes worn

Engine had no oil and was failing emissions initially - Topped up 2 litres

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside front wheel hub cap missing

Offside front suspension top mount play

Rear brake pipes corroded

Various body damage

Fail 28 Sep 2016 56,108 miles

Both front anti roll bar 'd' mount bushes worn

Engine had no oil and was failing emissions initially - Topped up 2 litres

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside front wheel hub cap missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front suspension top mount play

Rear brake pipes corroded

Various body damage

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,464 miles

** front antiroll bar 'd' bushes worn

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,194 miles

front antiroll bar 'd' mounting bushes play

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 52,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front antiroll bar 'd' mounting bushes play

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,277 miles

n/s/f hub cap missing

Fail 24 Sep 2013 50,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f hub cap missing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,486 miles

** both rear suspension top mounts has developed play **

** offside rear brake drum looks slight wet **

aeriel missing

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorating

offside front suspension top mount has developed play

rear brake pipes corroding

reverse lights not working

Fail 25 Sep 2012 48,486 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

** both rear suspension top mounts has developed play **

** offside rear brake drum looks slight wet **

aeriel missing

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorating

offside front suspension top mount has developed play

rear brake pipes corroding

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,261 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf osf tyre slighty worn on inside edge

nsr tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,218 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf osf tyre slighty worn on inside edge

nsr tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2008 34,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2008 34,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2007 29,276 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 29,276 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 23,828 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 23,828 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V338 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V338 MHJ, 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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V338 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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