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GX53 EFO

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,095 mi
Last recorded133,095 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 EFO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 133,095 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 102,283 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 102,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 95,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 88,058 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise vehicle presenter to contact dvla to amend first use date as this seems to be incorrect.

engine malfunction lamp on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded front flexible section deteriorated.

gear box oil leak

steering lock malfunction not operating unable to fail due to vehicle first date of use 30/06/2001

Fail 22 Jul 2013 81,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine malfunction lamp on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded front flexible section deteriorated.

gear box oil leak

steering lock malfunction not operating unable to fail due to vehicle first date of use 30/06/2001

Fail 3 Aug 2012 72,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,516 miles

Steering rack area damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers worn ok at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wipers worn ok at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,635 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 41,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,913 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,269 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,582 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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GX53 EFO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GX53 EFO, 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 GX53 EFO registered?

GX53 EFO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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