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V426 HDL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,515 mi
Last recorded50,515 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 HDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2021 50,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 41,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 41,210 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 32,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 25,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 24,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,370 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,933 miles

some surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

surface corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 19 Dec 2012 22,429 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 22,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 22,054 miles

front discs slightly corroded

nearside front brake hose slightly perrished

surface corrosion offside rear brake pipe

surface corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 7 Dec 2010 21,446 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,172 miles

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroding.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,480 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,197 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 16,775 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jan 2006 14,451 miles

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

small splits in the front wiper blades

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 HDL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V426 HDL, 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 HDL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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