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V740 FWB

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,145 mi
Last recorded134,145 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 134,145 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

bottom rad mount damaged

fuel stain on tank no leak seen

n/s/f brake slight bind

no spare wheel

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

power steering pipes corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2012 127,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc pitting

front reg plate damaged

o/s/f bottom rad mount damaged

power steering pipes corrosion

stain on fuel outlet? on fuel tank

Pass 17 Mar 2011 121,852 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs pitting

front reg damaged

handbrake lever long travel

rad slight water leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 111,555 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 108,009 miles

brakes judder on roadtest

Fail 14 Jun 2007 108,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 103,127 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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V740 FWB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V740 FWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V740 FWB registered?

V740 FWB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V740 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V740 FWB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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