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V487 GFS

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,412 mi
Last recorded40,412 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 GFS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 40,412 miles

advise new antiroll bar link fitted to n/s/f

advise new cv boot fitted to o/s/f

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded on inside surface advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front shockers showing signs of slight dampness advise to replace

advise o/s n/s inner sills and also front floor has corrosion but not excessive or holed

advise o/s n/s outer sills been welded

advise o/s n/s rear wheel arches corroded but not holed or excessive no sharp edges

advise slight leak from exhaust at joining piece where back box meets middle section

Fail 23 Jan 2014 40,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,541 miles

advise n/s outer sill corroded but not holed

advise new lower suspension fitted to n/s/f

Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,541 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

advise n/s outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,115 miles

advise n/s/r outer sill been welded

advise o/s n/s outer sills corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s/f strut damp but not weak

advise very slight movement from n/s/f lower ball joint advise to replace

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,201 miles

advise n/s/r outer sill been welded

advise new anti roll bar link fitted to n/s/f

advise new coil springs fitted to o/s n/s rear

advise new front exhaust flexi pipe fitted

advise new suspension arm fitted to o/s/f

advise o/s n/s front tyres nearly on border of 1.6mm advise to replace

Fail 21 Jan 2011 33,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

advise o/s n/s front tyres nearly on border of 1.6mm advise to replace

Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,359 miles

advise hand brake cables been adjusted

advise n/s outer sill been welded

advise new axle bushes fitted to o/s n/s rear

advise new brake pipe fitted to o/s/f

advise new middle section of exhaust fitted

advise new top shocker mountings fitted to o/s n/s rear

advise o/s n/s front lower wishbone bushes worn but not excessive

Fail 22 Jan 2010 30,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,420 miles

advise new brake pipe fitted to o/s/r

advise new coil spring fitted to n/s/f

advise o/s n/s front wishbone bushes worn but not excessive

advise slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 26 Jan 2009 27,420 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,493 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 21,802 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,248 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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V487 GFS 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 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 V487 GFS, 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 V487 GFS registered?

V487 GFS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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