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V740 ODM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

110,945 mi
Last recorded110,945 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 ODM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 110,945 miles

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

both front brake pipes in archs corroded

both inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 110,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pipes in archs corroded

both inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 17 Nov 2010 104,010 miles

sills corroded

nearside front wheel rim damaged

front brake flexy hoses perished

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2010 104,010 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake flexy hoses perished

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front wheel rim damaged

sills corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2010 103,840 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 98,585 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 98,585 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 98,550 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

1.rear wiper blade split. 2.nearside rear tyre side wall perishing.

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,486 miles

Both front flexy brake pipes perishing

Both front lower arm rear bushes detatching

Both front outter cv gaitors perishing

Corrosion on N/S cill

Corrosion on battery

N/S/F tyre perishing

N/S/R tyre showing uneven wear

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Steel fuel pipe near tank corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2009 95,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Both front flexy brake pipes perishing

Both front lower arm rear bushes detatching

Both front outter cv gaitors perishing

Both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Corrosion on N/S cill

Corrosion on battery

N/S/F tyre perishing

N/S/R tyre showing uneven wear

Nail in O/S/R tyre and perishing

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Steel fuel pipe near tank corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 91,819 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 91,799 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 88,712 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 88,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake binding

Pass 25 Feb 2006 80,774 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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V740 ODM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 V740 ODM, 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 V740 ODM registered?

V740 ODM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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