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V745 ELX

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,118 mi
Last recorded63,118 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV745 ELX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,118 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 63,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion under body

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2018 61,116 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,122 miles

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

Offside Front Cracks on tyre

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

corrosion under body

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,833 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,862 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 56,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,103 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 55,103 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)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,942 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,269 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,085 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 50,085 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,050 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 45,049 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,267 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 41,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,066 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,183 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 37,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,334 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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V745 ELX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V745 ELX, 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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V745 ELX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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