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V657 EPW

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,301 mi
Last recorded79,301 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 EPW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,301 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 79,301 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion starting on brake pipes to flexibles

near side rear fuel pipe rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2010 73,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front and rear brake pipes to flexibles starting to corrode on off side

Pass 2 Feb 2010 73,820 miles

both front and rear brake pipes to flexibles starting to corrode on off side

Pass 4 Feb 2009 66,083 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 66,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,396 miles

n/s/f tyre wear inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,981 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 44,971 miles

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

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to separate from bonding.both front brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

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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V657 EPW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V657 EPW, 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 V657 EPW registered?

V657 EPW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V657 EPW safe to buy?

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