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V862 FRC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

101,703 mi
Last recorded101,703 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 101,703 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cenuer floors to sills (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

outer sills carroded around welded patches

Pass 17 Feb 2017 101,632 miles

Offside Rear advise heavy grease applied to brake pipe

Fail 16 Feb 2017 101,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 95,896 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,804 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper u/s

Fail 15 Oct 2014 89,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2013 86,132 miles

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

rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 30 Apr 2013 86,132 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,067 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 82,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 74,412 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,412 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 69,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,404 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Nov 2007 65,404 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 57,957 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 57,939 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2005 55,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting.still servisable

Pass 29 Nov 2005 55,078 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting.still servisable

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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V862 FRC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 V862 FRC, 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 V862 FRC registered?

V862 FRC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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