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V53 NHJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,328 mi
Last recorded79,328 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 79,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 79,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,424 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s outer sill no holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear arch slight corrosion but no sharpe edges

Fail 2 Jun 2021 77,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s outer sill no holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear arch slight corrosion but no sharpe edges

Pass 17 Jun 2020 76,148 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corrosion , but no holes

Fail 17 Jun 2020 76,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corrosion , but no holes

Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill , corrosion started

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms . rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 74,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill , corrosion started

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms . rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,129 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,472 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,748 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres are perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,138 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 68,071 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,819 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,354 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 64,353 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 62,364 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 61,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly debonded

both rear tyres are perrished dot codes 2004

Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly debonded

both rear tyres are perrished dot codes 2004

Pass 15 Jan 2011 58,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,874 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,236 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 50,028 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,407 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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V53 NHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 V53 NHJ, 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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V53 NHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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