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V541 FWA

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,495 mi
Last recorded75,495 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 FWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipes corroded./ front pipe corroson./ both lower arm rear bushs perished./ handbrake travel./

Fail 14 Jun 2011 75,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipes corroded./ front pipe corroson./ both lower arm rear bushs perished./ handbrake travel./

Pass 25 Jun 2010

front brake discs corroded

general corroson on outer sills,,

Fail 28 May 2010 70,848 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corroson on both rear w archs

corroson on n/s/ outersill

n/s/f/ tyreinner edge 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre2mm

slight corroson on front to rear brake pipes x2

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,522 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,745 miles

corrosion on rear arches

front suspension lower bushes perrished

offside front antiroll bar mounting bush worn

Fail 19 Feb 2008 45,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

corrosion on rear arches

front suspension lower bushes perrished

offside front antiroll bar mounting bush worn

Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,679 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 43,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING DUE TO SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION ON SPRING

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS BUSHES BECOMING SLIGHTLY PERISHED

COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI SECTION CORRODED / BECOMING WEAK

HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER CASING BECOMING CORRODED

SIGNS OF DAMPNESS ON BOTH REAR SHOCKERS/ WET / GREASY

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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V541 FWA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V541 FWA, 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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V541 FWA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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