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F38 FAV

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,755 mi
Last recorded138,755 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 FAV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 138,755 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 134,049 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 129,349 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 116,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroding

n/s/f tyre is wearing low

o/s door has damage

o/s/r wheel arch is corroded

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 27 Feb 2010 108,284 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 108,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 99,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2007 86,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

park brake close to end of reserve travell

Pass 1 Aug 2007 86,747 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

park brake close to end of reserve travell

Pass 22 Jul 2006 73,079 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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F38 FAV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F38 FAV, 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 F38 FAV registered?

F38 FAV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is F38 FAV safe to buy?

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