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V489 JNY

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,532 mi
Last recorded99,532 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 JNY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 99,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 99,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 89,004 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lowering springs fitted

odd wheel nuts fitted on offside

Pass 3 Dec 2008 73,929 miles

N/S Door jam has a modification but does not weaken its structure

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

O/S Door jam has a modification but does not weaken its structure

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 73,929 miles

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

N/S Door jam has a modification but does not weaken its structure

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

O/S Door jam has a modification but does not weaken its structure

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 73,050 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 72,970 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak from PAS pump

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

slight play rear axle bushes

Pass 11 May 2007 72,020 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 58,643 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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V489 JNY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V489 JNY, 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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V489 JNY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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