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V161 LUM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,758 mi
Last recorded42,758 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 LUM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,758 miles

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills both sides

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,959 miles

Chassis corroded under the vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,013 miles

Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 29,013 miles

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

Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

Foot brake efforts to rear low but braking effiency met at time of test-Advise brake inspection

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,849 miles

Corrossion to o/s & n/s outer & inner sills

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,080 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,221 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,788 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,313 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,641 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 17,692 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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V161 LUM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V161 LUM, 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 V161 LUM registered?

V161 LUM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V161 LUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V161 LUM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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