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V347 LUM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,921 mi
Last recorded83,921 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV347 LUM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,921 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 83,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f fog lamp loose in mounting

o/s/f plastic inner wing loose

n/s/f fog light not working

no centre rear seat belt seen

184/14 road wheels spare 165/13

3d lettering used on number plates

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both number plates wearing

both outter sils rusting

centre ext. heat shield loose

ext. system starting to rust in places

front bumper damaged

front grill broken and loose

fuel tank mand fuel filter rusting

general wear on discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

metal power steering pipes rusting

n/s/f fog light damaged

o/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,285 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,697 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 66,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

185/14 road wheels spare 165/13

3d lettering used on number plates

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front fog lights in poor condition

centre ext. heat shield loose

ext. system starting to rust in places

gearbox noisey-possible plug missing -no oil

general wear on front discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

only part of centre rear seat belt seen

power steering metal pipes rusting

slight damage to rear number plate

slight dampness around power steering pump

spare tyre low on pressure

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surfsace rust in places

Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,501 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,127 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2010 56,127 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 51,733 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,774 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 46,755 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 39,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 35,402 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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V347 LUM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc 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 V347 LUM, 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 V347 LUM registered?

V347 LUM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V347 LUM safe to buy?

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