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V235 FPG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,170 mi
Last recorded138,170 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 138,170 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front slight bonding failer (2.4.G.2)

advisory both outer sill have been repair poorly

advisory fuel line corrosion by tank

Fail 20 Jan 2016 138,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch 30cm from suspension mounting and seatbelt mounting cover by trim (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front slight bonding failer (2.4.G.2)

advisory both outer sill have been repair poorly

advisory fuel line corrosion by tank

Pass 27 Jan 2015 133,143 miles

Both rear chassis rails are becoming corroded.

Offside rear flexi hose is perished.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 133,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear chassis rails are becoming corroded.

Offside rear flexi hose is perished.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 128,945 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 128,944 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 119,532 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2013 119,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2011 107,655 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 107,655 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 95,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 87,721 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 87,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge/close to wear bars .

Offside lower arm bush split .

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 73,939 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2008 67,958 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front door mirror unit loose

Fail 5 Jan 2008 67,958 miles

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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front door mirror unit loose

Pass 11 Jan 2007 61,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres just starting to crack

Pass 14 Jan 2006 53,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V235 FPG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V235 FPG, 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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V235 FPG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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