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V798 ARP

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,958 mi
Last recorded70,958 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 ARP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 70,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 68,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2020 66,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2020 66,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,866 miles

(both) rear wheel arches corroding

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter starting to split

Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear worn to 3 mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and splits in inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect

Fail 22 Jan 2018 59,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear worn to 3 mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and splits in inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect

Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,469 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,920 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,323 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 41,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,029 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,888 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,137 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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V798 ARP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V798 ARP, 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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V798 ARP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V798 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V798 ARP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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