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V553 GJR

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,433 mi
Last recorded106,433 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 GJR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 106,433 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front brake binding

Pass 21 Jun 2011 102,919 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 102,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 96,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 90,628 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes started to corrode

Fail 19 Jun 2009 90,611 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2008 86,641 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 86,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

raear axle bushes started to split/wear

vaarious brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,435 miles

o/s/f brake disk

Pass 3 Jun 2006 70,564 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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V553 GJR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V553 GJR, 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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V553 GJR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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