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V397 RJO

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,829 mi
Last recorded54,829 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 RJO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm &tread cracked on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & tread cracked on edges (4.1.E.1)

front anti roll bar end link bushes worn

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front lower suspension arm bush part plit

nearside rear seat belt partial test (child seat fitted)

offside & nearside rear wheel arches corrosion

reverse light not working

Fail 2 Jun 2016 54,827 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm &tread cracked on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & tread cracked on edges (4.1.E.1)

front anti roll bar end link bushes worn

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front lower suspension arm bush part plit

nearside rear seat belt partial test (child seat fitted)

offside & nearside rear wheel arches corrosion

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2015 51,666 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyres (all 4) cracks in sidewalls

Pass 15 May 2014 51,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre has cracks in sidewalls

nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

offside fornt tyre has cracks in sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 14 May 2013 50,332 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 49,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 48,740 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,647 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,667 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 45,623 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 44,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,486 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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V397 RJO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V397 RJO, 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 V397 RJO registered?

V397 RJO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is V397 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V397 RJO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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