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V196 TVY

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,352 mi
Last recorded44,352 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 TVY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 44,352 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded (taped over at time of test)

passenger door mirror insecure

Fail 16 May 2013 44,328 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded (taped over at time of test)

passenger door mirror insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,709 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 39,709 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,680 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 37,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 37,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,107 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 33,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 30,585 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 28,377 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,714 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 27,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 25,691 miles

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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V196 TVY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V196 TVY, 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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V196 TVY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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