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V759 ERG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,332 mi
Last recorded145,332 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV759 ERG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 145,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both side inner sills on the centre corroded, nsf osf floor corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 140,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 136,832 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 129,666 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 122,363 miles

battery weak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 122,363 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 118,941 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 118,941 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 109,869 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 109,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 100,702 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 93,861 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 93,861 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 85,780 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 85,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 85,712 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V759 ERG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V759 ERG, 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 V759 ERG registered?

V759 ERG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V759 ERG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V759 ERG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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