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V164 DTV

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

162,816 mi
Last recorded162,816 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 DTV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 162,816 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 162,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 150,801 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 150,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 138,197 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 136,539 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 136,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 133,541 miles

both rear shock absorber damp

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

off side rear brake drom grabbing

Fail 4 Jul 2012 133,541 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber damp

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

off side rear brake drom grabbing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 130,092 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both outer cv boots perished

nearside front brake flexy perished

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight corrosion on floors

Fail 4 Jul 2011 130,092 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both outer cv boots perished

nearside front brake flexy perished

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight corrosion on floors

Pass 1 Jun 2010 117,157 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 117,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 111,797 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2009 111,797 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 106,793 miles

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

condition of both front lower arms inner bushers

Fail 27 Jun 2008 106,793 miles

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

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

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

condition of both front lower arms inner bushers

Fail 13 Jul 2007 92,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise both front lower arm rear bishes unbonded around centers

advise both front tyres on 2mm

advise condition of front pipe bracket

advise corrosion to sump

advise movemnt to off side rear shocker top

advise slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2007 92,206 miles

advise both front lower arm rear bishes unbonded around centers

advise both front tyres on 2mm

advise condition of front pipe bracket

advise corrosion to sump

advise movemnt to off side rear shocker top

advise slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,589 miles

advise security of middle exhaut section rubber

advise slight smearing to near side front wiper

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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V164 DTV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V164 DTV, 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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V164 DTV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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