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V62 FVU

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,105 mi
Last recorded71,105 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV62 FVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,105 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

very slight cracks in both rear brake flexis

Fail 24 Aug 2016 71,105 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)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

both rear axle front large bushes worn

both rear brake flexis cracking

both rear inner wing lips corroded

hazard switch incomplete

n/s front wishbone rear bush worn strong advise

slight blow front exjhaust

Fail 1 Jul 2016 71,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor area (5.2.6)

both rear axle front large bushes worn

both rear inner wheel arch lips corroded

front exhaust joint deteriorated and leaking

n/s front wishbone rear bush badly worn strong advise

o/s front and n/s rear flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 8 Jan 2016 71,096 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Bezel/cover missing to hazard warning light switch

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Freed off seized lock (7.2.4b)

Gearbox exhaust bracket insecure & incomplete.

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,339 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 69,339 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,237 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 66,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

second hand axle fitted,slight play in bushes but not excessive

Fail 2 Jul 2013 63,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2012 60,881 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 60,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 53,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 May 2011 53,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 47,650 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 47,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 35,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,246 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,326 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 28,325 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear tailbox minor hole, centre exhaust section corroded

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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V62 FVU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 V62 FVU, 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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V62 FVU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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