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V948 HKU

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,044 mi
Last recorded155,044 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 HKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 155,044 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 155,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 154,889 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 145,890 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

FREE WINTER CHECK COMPLETED.

Minor Corrosion on underbody.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT. 32F 30R.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 135,624 miles

All Tyres are starting to crack, especially O/S/F.

Minor Corrosion on the Underbody.

O/S Outer CV Boot has a pin-hole.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 124,424 miles

Brake Pipes are starting to corrode, N/S/R more so.

Front Brake Balance is 110/130.

Front Brake Discs are worn.

Fuel Lines & Fuel Filter are corroded.

Handbrake Cables are corroded.

Minor Corrosion on various outer body panels.

Minor Engine Oil Leak.

Minor Play in the O/S/F Lower Ball Joint.

N/S Sill at Front is corroded, almost to excess, borderline to failure.

O/S/F Wheel, Outer Bead has a minor deformation.

Pin Hole in the O/S/F CV Boot.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 121,548 miles

Both Front Seatbelts are worn.

Larger Tyres fitted to front.

N/S Door Mirror slightly loose.

O/S Lower Ball Joint has minor play.

Slight Rubber Deterioration on Brake Hoses.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 121,548 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both Front Seatbelts are worn.

Larger Tyres fitted to front.

N/S Door Mirror slightly loose.

O/S Handbrake Cable appears stiff, and could be causing binding failure.

O/S Lower Ball Joint has minor play.

Slight Rubber Deterioration on Brake Hoses.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 117,846 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes worn

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes at rear

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion started on front floors, floor edges and both inner sills at rear

drivers sear belt worn

larger tyres fitted to front

n/s door mirror slightly loose

slight rubber deterioration on brake hoses

Fail 6 Feb 2012 117,844 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear axle mounting bushes worn

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes at rear

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion started on front floors, floor edges and both inner sills at rear

drivers sear belt worn

larger tyres fitted to front

n/s door mirror slightly loose

slight blow on centre silencer

slight rubber deterioration on brake hoses

Pass 26 Jan 2011 112,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe under wheel arch,borderline to fail

corrosion started on sills

light corrosion started on underbody and various body panels

light switch seems stiff to opearate

n/s door mirror loose

slight rubber deterioration on front brake hoses

wear on drivers seat belt,borderline to fail

Fail 26 Jan 2011 112,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe under wheel arch,borderline to fail

corrosion started on sills

light corrosion started on underbody and various body panels

light switch seems stiff to opearate

n/s door mirror loose

slight rubber deterioration on front brake hoses

wear on drivers seat belt,borderline to fail

Pass 11 Feb 2010 109,673 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 109,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 102,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 93,218 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 82,583 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 72,409 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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V948 HKU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V948 HKU, 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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V948 HKU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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