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V355 DLW

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,981 mi
Last recorded68,981 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 DLW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2016 68,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on edge

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,214 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on shoulder

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 588,312 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 58,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 50,492 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 42,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,787 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,851 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,795 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracks in wall to tread

Fail 26 Jun 2009 39,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracks in wall to tread

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,678 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 38,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,396 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 35,396 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,644 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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V355 DLW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red 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 V355 DLW, 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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V355 DLW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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