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V168 DFP

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,087 mi
Last recorded53,087 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 DFP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 53,087 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 43,149 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 39,265 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,654 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 29,165 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,712 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,018 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 22,018 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

low effort offside rear service brake

Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,190 miles

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

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

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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V168 DFP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V168 DFP, 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 V168 DFP registered?

V168 DFP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V168 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V168 DFP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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