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V42 LDF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 LDF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,520 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,452 miles

Centre Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (5.2.6)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.

oil leak from engine bay possible sump.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,190 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm.

nearside side outer sill corroding.

offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,944 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,708 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 66,707 miles

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

both front wiper blades not very effective

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,337 miles

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

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

corrosion in o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,870 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill, rear brake pipes, rear underside sills

Fail 15 Jan 2011 57,862 miles

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill, rear brake pipes, rear underside sills

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,218 miles

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 31 Jan 2009 52,617 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,743 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2007 46,911 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 43,970 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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V42 LDF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V42 LDF, 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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V42 LDF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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