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V197 GCK

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,259 mi
Last recorded47,259 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 GCK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes have a coating of paint.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes have a coating of paint

rear suspension units both have the approx 7mm design clearance

Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes have a coating of paint

rear suspension units both have the approx 7mm design clearance

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,784 miles

brake pipes covered with grease

oil leak from gearbox area

slight detereoration o/s lower wishbone bush

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,498 miles

minior cracks in p/steering belt

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed / worn

rear metal brake pipes heavy mud compacted

slight g/box oil leak onto n/s suspension area

some accident damage at front/crossmember and rear chassis ends

spare wheel rusted

tailgate struts weak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,831 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

lower effort is recorded on n/s/r foot brake 50lb

minior stress in p/s belt

rust is evident on both front flex/union ferrels

rust is evident on rungs of both front coil springs

Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,961 miles

both the front wishbones bushes are slighty separating on the o/s/f and n/s/f wishbones

Pass 29 Sep 2005 33,325 miles

both of the rear tyres are old and the walls are cracked (perishing) the exhaust middle section is rusty

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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V197 GCK is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V197 GCK, 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 V197 GCK registered?

V197 GCK is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V197 GCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V197 GCK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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