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V57 DLP

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,198 mi
Last recorded72,198 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 DLP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,198 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges slight wearing

Both rear rigid pipes corroded

Offside Rear Flexible brake pipe deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,093 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2019 71,093 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,650 miles

nearside rear shock leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2017 67,650 miles

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

nearside rear shock leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 63,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,614 miles

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)

nearside mirror glass not secure

Fail 10 Feb 2014 60,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside mirror glass not secure

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,516 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 55,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 52,238 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 52,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,340 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 50,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,801 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 48,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,908 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 45,908 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

spare wheel insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,161 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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V57 DLP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V57 DLP, 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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What year was V57 DLP registered?

V57 DLP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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