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V181 MGM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,850 mi
Last recorded77,850 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 MGM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 77,850 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2021 77,850 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 68,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,691 miles

corrosion to off side rear sill area

Fail 16 Jan 2019 67,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to off side rear sill area

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,486 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to off side rear sill area

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,262 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,391 miles

fuel cap damaged but still sealing

Fail 5 Aug 2013 57,386 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel cap damaged but still sealing

Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,080 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,730 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,696 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 53,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,235 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,914 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,998 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 33,446 miles

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

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

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

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

slight deterioration noticed in offside rear axle pivot rubber bush , but no excessive movement noticed in.

slight horizontal play/movement noticed in front anti-roll bar.

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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V181 MGM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V181 MGM, 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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V181 MGM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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