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W277 VKJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,926 mi
Last recorded106,926 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 VKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,926 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 106,823 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,420 miles

Brake servo corroded

CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE (SILLS)

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre side wall perish

Steering rack has slight leak

Pass 17 Oct 2019 105,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabiliser drop link D-Bush "Slight Play" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "Slightly Perished" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 103,595 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 103,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,916 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel buckled

Offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Fail 24 Oct 2017 100,916 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear wheel buckled

Offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,816 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 96,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing temp cap fitted (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 93,947 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 93,901 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 90,468 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,920 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2013 84,878 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,946 miles

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

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

offside front brake appears to have overheated free on test

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,950 miles

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 77,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,065 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,764 miles

near side front+off side front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,703 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,185 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W277 VKJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W277 VKJ, 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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W277 VKJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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