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V493 ELO

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,251 mi
Last recorded42,251 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,251 miles

Edges rear wheel arches close to limits .

Front tyre wear edges n/s and o/s/f close to limits

General surface corrosion

O/S/F tyre cracking side walls close to limits

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,989 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 33,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,140 miles

Cracks in power steering belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 29,034 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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V493 ELO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V493 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.

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What year was V493 ELO registered?

V493 ELO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V493 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 ELO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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