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V997 MHJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,880 mi
Last recorded82,880 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,880 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,301 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 74,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,553 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 59,822 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 59,727 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,286 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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V997 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V997 MHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V997 MHJ registered?

V997 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V997 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V997 MHJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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