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V524 FBU

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,025 mi
Last recorded55,025 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 FBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,025 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 55,025 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken section (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front door handle broken

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade worn

travel in park brake lever

tyre size 165 70 13 79 H

Fail 22 Jul 2014 49,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front door handle broken

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade worn

travel in park brake lever

tyre size 165 70 13 79 H

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,116 miles

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

both rear brake pipes sligtly corroded

nearside front tyre slightly cracking and worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside front tyre slightly cracking and worn on inner edge

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

offside under sill corroded

rear wiper blade worn

travel in park brake lever

Fail 26 Jun 2013 42,116 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

both rear brake pipes sligtly corroded

nearside front tyre slightly cracking and worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside front tyre slightly cracking and worn on inner edge

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

offside under sill corroded

rear wiper blade worn

travel in park brake lever

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

offside rear pipe slightly corroded

rear wiper blade worn

when wheels removed found nearside front caliper rubber displaced may need new caliper when pads replaced

Fail 22 Jun 2012 34,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

offside rear pipe slightly corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,020 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,026 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,640 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 17,264 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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V524 FBU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V524 FBU, 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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V524 FBU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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