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V983 HKG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

57,564 mi
Last recorded57,564 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 HKG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,564 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,937 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,051 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 56,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise brake reading only just meet requirements

Fail 12 Jul 2022 54,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle beam both mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise brake reading only just meet requirements

Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle beam mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

advise parking brake only just meet requirements

Fail 7 Jul 2021 54,126 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle beam mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

advise parking brake only just meet requirements

Pass 8 Jul 2020 52,336 miles

INNER WHEEL ARCH covers FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/S front fog LAMP not working

Fail 2 Jul 2020 52,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

INNER WHEEL ARCH covers FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/S front fog LAMP not working

Pass 28 May 2019 48,136 miles

INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR AXLE

Fail 22 May 2019 48,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR AXLE

Pass 10 Mar 2018 43,983 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,716 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 43,711 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,598 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 42,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,886 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 41,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,930 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 40,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,811 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,718 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,421 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 32,421 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,161 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 31,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V983 HKG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 V983 HKG, 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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V983 HKG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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