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V501 HPT

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,165 mi
Last recorded59,165 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 HPT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 59,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside corrosion to sill

long travel hand brake

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,806 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 51,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 51,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all panels scratched

nearside front brake disc excessively pitted

offside front wheel trim missing

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,877 miles

CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS

DETACHABLE TOW BAR FITTED BALL HITCH NOT SUPPLIED

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 45,822 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS

DETACHABLE TOW BAR FITTED BALL HITCH NOT SUPPLIED

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,030 miles

CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS

DETACHABLE TOW BAR FITTED BALL HITCH NOT SUPPLIED

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,178 miles

CRACKS IN O/S/REAR TYRE WALL TO TREAD AREA

DETACHABLE TOW BAR FITTED BALL HITCH NOT SUPPLIED

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,464 miles

DETACHABLE TOW BAR FITTED BALL HITCH NOT SUPPLIED

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,875 miles

DETACHABLE TOW BAR FITTED [ BALL HITCH NOT SUPPLIED ]

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,593 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,273 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 27,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,603 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 24,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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V501 HPT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V501 HPT, 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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V501 HPT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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