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V552 LUY

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,703 mi
Last recorded95,703 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 LUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2017 95,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

rear suspension top mountings worn

Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,169 miles

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES PERISHING

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

REAR CHASSIS AND UNDERBODY CORROSION

REAR SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS WORN

Fail 1 Mar 2016 87,168 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES PERISHING

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

REAR CHASSIS AND UNDERBODY CORROSION

REAR SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS WORN

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,826 miles

both cv boots starting to perish

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

exhaust corroded

n/s sill corroded

o/s and n/s rear underbody/closing sills corroded

rear axle bushes worn

rear suspension top mounts worn

wiper marks on screen

Fail 17 Feb 2015 84,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both cv boots starting to perish

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

exhaust corroded

n/s sill corroded

o/s and n/s rear underbody/closing sills corroded

rear axle bushes worn

rear suspension top mounts worn

wiper marks on screen

Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,905 miles

cv boots perishing

exhaust corroded

front wishbone rear bushes perishing

n/s outer sill corroded and weak

o/s and n/s underbody closing sills corroded

rear suspension top mounts worn

wiper marks on screen

Fail 5 Feb 2014 83,897 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

cv boots perishing

exhaust corroded

front wishbone rear bushes perishing

n/s outer sill corroded and weak

o/s and n/s underbody closing sills corroded

rear suspension top mounts worn

wiper marks on screen

Pass 26 Feb 2013 82,502 miles

cv boots perishing

rear axle bushes weak

rear chassis corroded

repair to n/s outer sill

Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,501 miles

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

cv boots perishing

rear axle bushes weak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,128 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY & WEAK

INNER & OUTER SILLS RUSTY & WEAK

NSF & OSF CV BOOTS PERISHED

NSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE TREAD E.R.A.

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Fail 20 Feb 2012 81,124 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY & WEAK

INNER & OUTER SILLS RUSTY & WEAK

NSF & OSF CV BOOTS PERISHED

NSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE TREAD E.R.A.

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

REAR ROAD SPRINGS VERY RUSTY E.R.A

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,282 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 78,277 miles

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

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

Front brake discs & pads worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,358 miles

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

d cup bushes n/s and o/s slight play

front brakes just in ballance tollerance 23%

Fail 3 Mar 2010 70,358 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

d cup bushes n/s and o/s slight play

front brakes just in ballance tollerance 23%

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,130 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,709 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,977 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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V552 LUY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 V552 LUY, 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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V552 LUY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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