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V843 FBU

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,834 mi
Last recorded99,834 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 FBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 99,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both axle bushes slightly perished and require attention soon

both rear arches corroded

signs of corrossion to underside of vehicle

slight corrossion to o/s outer sill

Fail 22 Jan 2011 99,138 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear arches corroded

signs of corrossion to underside of vehicle

slight corrossion to o/s outer sill

Pass 30 Jan 2010 89,076 miles

after market number plates fitted

both floors in several places slightly corroded

both rear axel bushes have slight play

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing panels slightly corroded

both rear handbrake cables corroded

centre exhaust system slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

front brake discs slightly corroded

front bumper slightly damaged

fuel pipe slightly corroded

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

nearside front chassis rail slightly corroded

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

nearside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

nearside outer sill in several places slightly corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear wheel,arch showing signs of corrosion

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside front headlight/indicator slightly damaged

offside front wing slightly damaged

offside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

rear axel slightly corroded

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 23 Jan 2010 88,897 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

after market number plates fitted

both floors in several places slightly corroded

both rear axel bushes have slight play

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing panels slightly corroded

both rear handbrake cables corroded

centre exhaust system slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

front brake discs slightly corroded

front bumper slightly damaged

fuel pipe slightly corroded

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

nearside front chassis rail slightly corroded

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

nearside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

nearside outer sill in several places slightly corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear wheel,arch showing signs of corrosion

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside front headlight/indicator slightly damaged

offside front wing slightly damaged

offside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

rear axel slightly corroded

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 17 Jan 2009 78,204 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,869 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,559 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,816 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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V843 FBU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V843 FBU, 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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V843 FBU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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