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V521 GSD

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,949 mi
Last recorded73,949 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 GSD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,949 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 69,960 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 66,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 64,492 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,560 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 61,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,222 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,880 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,799 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,790 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,711 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake not as good as offside

offside rear shox has some free lift

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,925 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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V521 GSD 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 92.9%.

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 V521 GSD, 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 V521 GSD registered?

V521 GSD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V521 GSD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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