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V798 GTM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,652 mi
Last recorded70,652 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 GTM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 70,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 70,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 70,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres showing signs of age (cracking)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,340 miles

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

both front tyres showing signs of age (cracking)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,218 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 68,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,223 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

beam axle bushes poor condition

exhaust poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2014 64,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

beam axle bushes poor condition

exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre mirror insecure

s. r.s light on

some corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,777 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery leaking

centre mirror insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2012 54,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery leaking

centre mirror insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,580 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 46,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 39,914 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,914 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,253 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,274 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 25,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,825 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 22,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,061 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 GTM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 V798 GTM, 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 GTM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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