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V503 RJO

2000 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,376 mi
Last recorded94,376 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 RJO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,376 miles

corrosion around near side rear wheel arch

rear parking and service brakes poor

rear parking and service brakes poor

Fail 1 Mar 2018 94,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion around near side rear wheel arch

rear parking and service brakes poor

rear parking and service brakes poor

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,269 miles

both outer cv gaiters perished

both rear inner and outer sill areas heavily corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 82,269 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both outer cv gaiters perished

both rear inner and outer sill areas heavily corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2016

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

Front registration plate faded & rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 71,868 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,511 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 65,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,118 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,118 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,671 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 51,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,224 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,281 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,785 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,481 miles

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

n/s front tyre has some side wall damage

Fail 14 Jul 2006 21,711 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

rear brake n/s very low efficiency

Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,711 miles

rear brake n/s very low efficiency

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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V503 RJO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V503 RJO, 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 V503 RJO registered?

V503 RJO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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