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V215 MGB

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,298 mi
Last recorded145,298 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 MGB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 145,298 miles

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 145,298 miles

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 137,155 miles

The brake pipes are corroding

corrosion has begun on the underside in various places

Fail 15 Dec 2014 137,155 miles

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

The brake pipes are corroding

corrosion has begun on the underside in various places

Fail 25 Jul 2014 137,144 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sill's

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sill's

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

n/s inner front tyre worn

oversize tyres fitted

suspect heavy corrosion to n/s and o/s inner rear wheel arch's, under wheel arch liner trim,

Pass 23 Jul 2013 113,261 miles

The n/s door mirror is damaged

The o/s suspension drop link has some play in it

The o/s windscreen wiper is split

The spare wheel is missing

Fail 23 Jul 2013 132,611 miles

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

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

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

The n/s door mirror is damaged

The o/s suspension drop link has some play in it

The o/s windscreen wiper is split

The spare wheel is missing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 127,723 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 127,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 122,092 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 122,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake hoses perished

o/s steering gaitor perished

oil leak

rear fuel pipe corroded

underside muddy

Pass 16 Jul 2010 113,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 103,642 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,812 miles

both rear main axle bushes worn and splitting

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge 185/65/14H

Fail 8 Jul 2008 93,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wheel arch liner loose

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,213 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 85,181 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 77,429 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 68,037 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 68,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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V215 MGB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V215 MGB, 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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V215 MGB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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