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V581 FPG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,762 mi
Last recorded68,762 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,762 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,488 miles

Front fog lamps not work.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,382 miles

Front fog lights not working

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,051 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 28 Jan 2014 59,050 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre 2,mm across tyre

offside front tyre 2,mm across tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,373 miles

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

both front fog lamps not working.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 55,373 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front fog lamps not working.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2012 52,240 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,658 miles

suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,658 miles

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

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

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

suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,882 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,338 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 37,338 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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V581 FPG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V581 FPG, 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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V581 FPG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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