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V179 MUA

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,604 mi
Last recorded73,604 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 MUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,604 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,198 miles

both front flexy brake hoses starting to crack

both sides front bottom arms rear bushes starting to unbond

brake/fuel pipes rusting

light rear end damage

pads not checked

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Mar 2011 71,198 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

both front flexy brake hoses starting to crack

both sides front bottom arms rear bushes starting to unbond

brake/fuel pipes rusting

light rear end damage

pads not checked

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Mar 2010 69,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine sump corroding

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes wearing

handbrake travel high

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,524 miles

engine sump corroding

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes wearing

handbrake travel high

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

Pass 30 Mar 2009 68,720 miles

Advise o/s/f spring maybe broken by top mount. Advise wheel taken off for further investigation.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 68,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise o/s/f spring maybe broken by top mount. Advise wheel taken off for further investigation.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,795 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,524 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 54,502 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 38,843 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 38,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 26,024 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 26,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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V179 MUA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V179 MUA, 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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V179 MUA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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