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V490 ELO

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,602 mi
Last recorded86,602 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,035 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,153 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,218 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,160 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,748 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,433 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 72,190 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,045 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,293 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,953 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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V490 ELO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V490 ELO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V490 ELO registered?

V490 ELO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V490 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V490 ELO shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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