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V979 NHK

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,252 mi
Last recorded52,252 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 52,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 52,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 47,763 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,737 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 47,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 39,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,869 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,377 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,617 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 35,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s and o/s rear brake rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 34,372 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 328,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,840 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 27,589 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,108 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,347 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,126 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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V979 NHK is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V979 NHK, 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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V979 NHK is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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