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V357 MHJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,582 mi
Last recorded61,582 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 61,582 miles

Both wiper blades are splitting at the ends

Fail 13 May 2016 61,570 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washer jets not working (8.2.3)

Both wiper blades are splitting at the ends

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,402 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,269 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,997 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 44,996 miles

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

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

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 18 Nov 2008 38,785 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,080 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,693 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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V357 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V357 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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What year was V357 MHJ registered?

V357 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V357 MHJ safe to buy?

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