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V426 ETT

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

48,023 mi
Last recorded48,023 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 ETT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 48,023 miles

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

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 41,791 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 36,315 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 36,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 35,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear end of sill starting to corrode

Rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 35,865 miles

Both sides, rear of sills corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 35,854 miles

Both sides rear outer wheel arches corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 35,854 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both sides rear outer wheel arches corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 35,820 miles

Both isdes rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 9 Jan 2020 35,818 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both isdes rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 16 Jan 2019 35,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush split and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Play in both sides upper shock absorber mounts

Fail 10 Jan 2019 35,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush split and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Play in both sides upper shock absorber mounts

Pass 15 Jan 2018 35,263 miles

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides approx 2/3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,609 miles

Both rear lower wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jan 2017 34,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear lower wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jan 2017 41,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear lower wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,682 miles

Both rear inner sills and rear sill ends starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jan 2016 33,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear inner sills and rear sill ends starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,093 miles

Rear of offside sill starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jan 2015 32,073 miles

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

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

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

Rear of offside sill starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,095 miles

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

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

Offside rear end of sill slightly corroded

Offside wiper blade small splits

Fail 9 Jan 2014 31,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear end of sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,610 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Offside rear outer sill rear seam starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jan 2013 30,610 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Offside rear outer sill rear seam starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,828 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2011 28,474 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,474 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,775 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,670 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,135 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,369 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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V426 ETT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 V426 ETT, 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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V426 ETT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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