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V346 FPE

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,269 mi
Last recorded101,269 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV346 FPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2014 101,269 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 98,111 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 98,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 93,224 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 86,380 miles

All brake hoses are slightly perished

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all road springs are corroded

n/s sill is corroded but excessive

nsr wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated, no play or roughness advise replacing.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

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

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

All brake hoses are slightly perished

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all road springs are corroded

n/s sill is corroded but excessive

nsr wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated, no play or roughness advise replacing.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 80,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 80,064 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,455 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 74,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 65,038 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 58,604 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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V346 FPE is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V346 FPE, 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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V346 FPE is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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