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V498 XFC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,424 mi
Last recorded84,424 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 XFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 83,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 83,066 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 82,143 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,243 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,471 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,928 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2014 76,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 75,224 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,004 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 72,594 miles

will require repairs to rear as onl just passed the test

Pass 28 May 2010 70,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 69,172 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 69,165 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 67,671 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 65,999 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 65,994 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2006 59,455 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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V498 XFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V498 XFC, 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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What year was V498 XFC registered?

V498 XFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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