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V485 MTM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,225 mi
Last recorded51,225 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV485 MTM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,225 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 51,219 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

air bag light on

both front fog lights not working and n/s/f lens damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and close to limit

rear box outer skin corroded

washer bottle leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,641 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,433 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 16,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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V485 MTM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V485 MTM, 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 V485 MTM registered?

V485 MTM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V485 MTM safe to buy?

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