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V163 FAE

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,673 mi
Last recorded69,673 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 FAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2021 69,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 62,072 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,745 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer side wall.

Some corrosion on rear inner sills.

Fail 11 Jan 2018 52,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer side wall.

Some corrosion on rear inner sills.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,022 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2015 51,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,070 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 51,070 miles

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

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

emission not yested as no gas at tailpipe and will not trigger gas analyser.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,511 miles

2X REAR TYRES side walls cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,608 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,435 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,377 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,271 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 39,269 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,640 miles

o/s/front wish bone bush starting to seperate fome housing

Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 28,486 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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V163 FAE is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V163 FAE, 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 V163 FAE registered?

V163 FAE is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V163 FAE safe to buy?

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