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V838 POG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

73,394 mi
Last recorded73,394 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 POG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,394 miles

Corrosion starting in both outer sills

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 73,393 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Corrosion starting in both outer sills

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 66,884 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade badly split

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,984 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 60,982 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,307 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 53,307 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,161 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 50,161 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,410 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 46,410 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,238 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2010 43,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,448 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 41,446 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,794 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 39,793 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 35,993 miles

slight play in both rear top mounts

Pass 11 Nov 2006 30,443 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

nearside front tire getting low on tread on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2005 26,603 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 26,601 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V838 POG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V838 POG, 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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V838 POG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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