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V398 UAT

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,838 mi
Last recorded76,838 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 UAT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,838 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 7 Apr 2012 68,093 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front discs scored

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake cable heavily corroded

wipers worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 67,416 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake cable heavily corroded

wipers worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,256 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE O/S/R ARCH HEAVILY CORRODED

slight corrosion n/s/r arch

Fail 4 Mar 2010 66,256 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

STRONG ADVISE O/S/R ARCH HEAVILY CORRODED

slight corrosion n/s/r arch

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both side rear axle mounting bushers worn and perished.

corrosion to n/s outer sill and both side rear wheel archers.

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm.

n/s/f wheel rim bent slightly.

o/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 60,873 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both side rear axle mounting bushers worn and perished.

corrosion to n/s outer sill and both side rear wheel archers.

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm.

n/s/f wheel rim bent slightly.

o/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on n/s sill. † rear axle bushers worn. † n/s/r tyre 2mm. † o/s/r tyre 3mm. † rear tyres heavily cracked and worn uneven.

Fail 12 Mar 2007 50,816 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front discs corroding †corrosion on n/s sill †rear axle bushes worn †osf and rear brake pipes corroding †nsr tyre 2mm, osr tyre 3mm †rear tyres heavily cracked and unevenly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,336 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 45,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mibble box corroded †slight corrosion on osf brake pipe †nsf wheel rim slightly bent †rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges †slight play in rear top suspension mounts

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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V398 UAT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V398 UAT, 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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V398 UAT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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