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V657 JGD

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,831 mi
Last recorded55,831 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 JGD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,133 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,916 miles

Brake fluid level was excessively low: recommend brake inspection.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low.

N/S inner CV gaiter slightly insecure.

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

O/S/F footbrake effort has slight fluctuation.

Oil leak

Various areas of corrosion noted: Underbody; Inner & outer sills; suspension; etc.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 44,916 miles

Brake fluid level was excessively low: recommend brake inspection.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S inner CV gaiter slightly insecure.

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

O/S/F footbrake effort has slight fluctuation.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Various areas of corrosion noted: Underbody; Inner & outer sills; suspension; etc.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,233 miles

Corrosion evident

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

Nearside front inner constant velocity joint boot insecure.

Nearside front outer & inner cv joint areas have grease deposits.

Rear service brake efforts low.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 41,233 miles

Corrosion evident

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front inner constant velocity joint boot insecure.

Nearside front outer & inner cv joint areas have grease deposits.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear service brake efforts low.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,719 miles

front and rear suspension and surrounding areas corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2009 38,719 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension and surrounding areas corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2008 37,926 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,926 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 37,393 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,393 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,932 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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V657 JGD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V657 JGD, 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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V657 JGD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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