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V704 DTF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,317 mi
Last recorded95,317 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 DTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 95,317 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil sump heavily corroded but not leaking yet

Fail 22 Jul 2022 95,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil sump heavily corroded but not leaking yet

Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,149 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 95,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,837 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 82,151 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear axle mounting rubbers split

front wipers perrished

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,232 miles

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

both rear axle mounting rubbers split

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,052 miles

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

Rear axle bushes split

Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion evident nearside and offside inner sills by rear suspension mounts

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake pipes at flexi hose connections

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,092 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,397 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,046 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 60,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,321 miles

front number plate delaminated but still readable from approx 20 meters

Fail 9 Feb 2009 54,321 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate delaminated but still readable from approx 20 meters

Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,486 miles

front number plate deteriorating

little reserve travel on parjing brake and rear brakes noisy on test

Fail 11 Feb 2008 48,486 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorating

little reserve travel on parjing brake and rear brakes noisy on test

Pass 12 Feb 2007 42,229 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,370 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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V704 DTF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 V704 DTF, 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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V704 DTF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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