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V685 LYG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,678 mi
Last recorded110,678 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 LYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 110,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,427 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 96,115 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 95,250 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 95,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,084 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 93,084 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,068 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 83,068 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,537 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 74,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,342 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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V685 LYG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V685 LYG, 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 V685 LYG registered?

V685 LYG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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