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V52 GBC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,461 mi
Last recorded61,461 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 GBC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2023 61,461 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements both sides only just reading (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills by axel bush mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald inner edges stepped tyres fitted 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to inner sills chassis and suspension

Pass 15 Oct 2022 58,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides Deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre's Wearing Inner Edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides Deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Mounting Both Sides Deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Oct 2021 56,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides Deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Mounting Both Sides Deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,592 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,957 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,677 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,420 miles

all 4 brake flexis starting to crack & perish

all metal brake pipes heaverly under sealed

front and rear suspension heaverly under sealed

o/s & n/s/r main axle bushies perishing with slight lift / play

o/s & n/s/r shocker top mounts slight lift / play

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,688 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,475 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,715 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 38,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,063 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,653 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,036 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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V52 GBC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V52 GBC, 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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V52 GBC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V52 GBC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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