CarVerify

Free Car Check

V179 FSN

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,246 mi
Last recorded91,246 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 FSN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,246 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,148 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 89,146 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,464 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 87,464 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,179 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 85,179 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,712 miles

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

chassis number on vin plate not legible, but is stamped on chassis and dashboard

front brake hoses slightly perishing

o-s headlamp slightly insecure

o-s-r axle bush deteriorating

Fail 26 Oct 2010 82,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

chassis number on vin plate not legible, but is stamped on chassis and dashboard

o-s headlamp slightly insecure

o-s-r axle bush deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2009 78,029 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 78,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 76,184 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 76,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 70,176 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,089 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 64,088 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V179 FSN is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 V179 FSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V179 FSN?

You can check the full history of V179 FSN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V179 FSN registered?

V179 FSN is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V179 FSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V179 FSN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V179 FSN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V179 FSN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.