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V165 NGG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,281 mi
Last recorded97,281 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 NGG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 97,281 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres have uneven wear

Both front inner disc`s have a burnt face

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front outer cv boot cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2008 97,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front and nearside rear tyres have uneven wear

Both front inner disc`s have a burnt face

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front outer cv boot cracked

Unable to check brakes as flexi leaking, and unsafe to test

Pass 8 Nov 2007 89,770 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 89,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 83,975 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 83,975 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 75,624 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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V165 NGG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V165 NGG, 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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V165 NGG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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