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S55 GST

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,672 mi
Last recorded138,672 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 GST
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 138,672 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 138,663 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery clamp broken

both rear wheelbearing slight roughness when rotated

indicator wont self cancel nearside

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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S55 GST is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S55 GST, 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 S55 GST registered?

S55 GST is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is S55 GST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 GST shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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