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V203 FRJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,645 mi
Last recorded103,645 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 FRJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,645 miles

NS handbrake low effert

axle bushes worn

rear wheel bearings dry

wishbones, rear bushes worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,551 miles

axle bushes weak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 99,549 miles

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

axle bushes weak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,282 miles

NS repeater lens missing

some wear to rear beam axle bushes

Fail 14 Dec 2012 95,282 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

NS repeater lens missing

some wear to rear beam axle bushes

Pass 28 Dec 2011 91,717 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 91,709 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,772 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 81,612 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 81,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 77,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 72,961 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 72,961 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped and corroded

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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V203 FRJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V203 FRJ, 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 V203 FRJ registered?

V203 FRJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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