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V524 SOG

2000 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,709 mi
Last recorded124,709 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier88,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 SOG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 124,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner & outer sills corroded

n/s/f droplink slight play

Pass 31 May 2012 113,756 miles

rear exhaust back box slight blow

Pass 27 May 2011 108,828 miles

Nearside front flexi brake pipe slightly twisted

Fail 27 May 2011 108,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2011 108,820 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front anti roll bar bushes worn slightly

Minor cracks in offside front flexi brake hose

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

Pass 17 May 2010 107,861 miles

Nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

Nearside rear chassis leg rusted

Offside outer sill area rusted

Fail 13 May 2010 107,784 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

Nearside rear chassis leg rusted

Offside outer sill area rusted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 105,604 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Minor hole in front silencer

Nearside rear chassis outer skin rusted

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked and tyre worn on inner edge close to limit.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front wing damaged

Slight buckle in nearside front wheel outer rim

rear flexi brake hose ferrules rusted

Fail 27 Apr 2009 105,604 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Minor hole in front silencer

Nearside rear chassis outer skin rusted

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked and tyre worn on inner edge close to limit.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front wing damaged

Slight buckle in nearside front wheel outer rim

rear flexi brake hose ferrules rusted

Pass 15 May 2008 102,350 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 102,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 97,945 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 97,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 92,124 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 94,082 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 94,069 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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V524 SOG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 88,703 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V524 SOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V524 SOG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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