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V129 FWS

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,221 mi
Last recorded163,221 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 FWS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 163,221 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 153,748 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills

Fail 29 Jan 2015 153,409 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills

Pass 5 Feb 2014 134,659 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2013 114,854 miles

general underbody corrosion

offside/nearside front tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,304 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 75,283 miles

Damage to nearside front of vehicle

Exhaust flexi heavily corroded

Nearside front brake binding

Offside front bottom arm suspension bush starting to perish

Offside front brake hose heavily perished

Fail 14 Feb 2011 75,283 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Damage to nearside front of vehicle

Exhaust flexi heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front bottom arm suspension bush starting to perish

Offside front brake hose heavily perished

Pass 21 Oct 2009 71,860 miles

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

all coil springs becoming corroded

both front brake discs becoming scored and worn

bothg rear brake pipes becoming corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

slight play both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

slight play offside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joints

some play both rear strut top mountings within limits

Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,860 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all coil springs becoming corroded

both front brake discs becoming scored and worn

bothg rear brake pipes becoming corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

parking brake lever travel long

slight play both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

slight play offside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joints

some play both rear strut top mountings within limits

sump corroded and leaking engine oil

Pass 29 Jan 2009 65,060 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,187 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear child seats prevented full seat belt inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2007 47,175 miles

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

n/s/r child seat prevented full seat belt check

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,693 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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V129 FWS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V129 FWS, 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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V129 FWS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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