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FCZ 5479

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,865 mi
Last recorded60,865 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 5479
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 60,865 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 60,860 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,875 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light stalk stiff

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,640 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,104 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,247 miles

lift in rear suspension top mountings

Fail 22 Feb 2006 43,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

lift in rear suspension top mountings

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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FCZ 5479 is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FCZ 5479, 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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What year was FCZ 5479 registered?

FCZ 5479 is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is FCZ 5479 safe to buy?

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