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V125 GVM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

98,393 mi
Last recorded98,393 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 GVM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 98,393 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor panel as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides axle mountings (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,899 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 91,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,390 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 86,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,609 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 79,609 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,808 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 73,790 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,266 miles

back box corroded and blowing slightly

both front tyres low inner edges

o/s/r brakepipe corroded not excessive

outer sills corroded not holed

play in back axle bushes not excessive

Fail 15 Nov 2011 68,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres low inner edges

back box corroded and blowing slightly

o/s/r brakepipe corroded not excessive

outer sills corroded not holed

play in back axle bushes not excessive

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,426 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,425 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,404 miles

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Nov 2009 60,404 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

handbrake high but not to stop

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,647 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Fail 18 Nov 2008 57,647 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,333 miles

offside and nearside lower arm bushes starting to split slightly

rear shockers have light misting of oil

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Nov 2007 54,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside lower arm bushes starting to split slightly

rear shockers have light misting of oil

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2006 50,367 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 50,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise tracking.slight uneven tyre wear

nearside front tyre cracking up and wearing low.no cords visible

Pass 17 Nov 2005 46,371 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 46,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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V125 GVM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 V125 GVM, 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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V125 GVM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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