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V38 JKR

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,982 mi
Last recorded60,982 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 JKR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 60,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Jul 2026 60,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jul 2025 55,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 50,640 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 46,962 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 43,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 43,287 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 43,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 42,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,552 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 41,845 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 41,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,096 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 41,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres have slight flat spots

Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,265 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 40,258 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,792 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,873 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,351 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,256 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,818 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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V38 JKR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V38 JKR, 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 V38 JKR registered?

V38 JKR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V38 JKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V38 JKR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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