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V236 FSG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

47,540 mi
Last recorded47,540 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 FSG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 47,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,128 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 38,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,076 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

both front brake pipes greased

Fail 10 Feb 2015 38,076 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

both front brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Feb 2014 36,915 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,606 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 35,606 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,525 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 34,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,258 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,963 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,895 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,738 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 27,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,841 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 24,841 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,814 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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V236 FSG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 V236 FSG, 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 V236 FSG registered?

V236 FSG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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