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V482 JSF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

96,274 mi
Last recorded96,274 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV482 JSF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 96,274 miles

both front fog lamps inoperative.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 96,274 miles

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

both front fog lamps inoperative.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,826 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 95,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,147 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 95,147 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,180 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 94,172 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,716 miles

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage but no cords are exposed

Fail 24 Jan 2011 92,714 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage but no cords are exposed

Pass 29 Jan 2010 90,555 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 90,532 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 88,088 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2009 88,071 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2008 84,701 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 80,465 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 80,402 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 73,357 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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V482 JSF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V482 JSF, 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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V482 JSF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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