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V789 ERG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,254 mi
Last recorded104,254 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 ERG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,491 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 101,491 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside rear window taped

Pass 31 Oct 2012
Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,140 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 96,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,837 miles

corrsion on o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 28 Oct 2010 88,836 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

corrsion on o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 10 Oct 2009 81,737 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,083 miles

advise brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 27 Oct 2008 75,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 11 Dec 2007 72,166 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 68,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,623 miles

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

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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V789 ERG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V789 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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V789 ERG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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