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V138 GCG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,396 mi
Last recorded137,396 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 GCG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 137,396 miles

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

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 13 Jan 2009 137,389 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 27 Feb 2008 126,209 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 126,155 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 111,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 101,321 miles

Oil loss at engine. Appears to emit from sump(which is very corroded)

Slight fluctuation at nearside rear brake.

Small area of rust at rear of offside outer sill

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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V138 GCG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V138 GCG, 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 V138 GCG registered?

V138 GCG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V138 GCG safe to buy?

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