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V866 LJN

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,451 mi
Last recorded206,451 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2011 206,451 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advance movement in o/s/f drop link

both front lower arm bushes age cracking

corrosion to n/s/f inner door step

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear flexible brake hoses age cracking

front and rear floor pans damaged

front bumper taped

radiator fan insecure

rear light cluster cracked

stone cchips in windscreen

welding repairs to exhaust system

Pass 6 May 2010 201,752 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 201,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 192,832 miles

advise rear brake inspection....

exhaust leak centre /front, exhaust corroding....

front tyres appear under inflated...

general light under body corrosion....

n/s/f brake hose perishing....

o/s/f & n/s/r wheel rims distorted....

o/s/f tyre tread on limit , n/s/f close to limit....

o/s/r axle bush worn , advise replacements....

play at n/s & o/s/r strut top bushes...

spare wheel & carrier missing....

wipers smear...

Fail 1 May 2008 192,803 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rear brake inspection....

exhaust leak centre /front, exhaust corroding....

front tyres appear under inflated...

general light under body corrosion....

n/s/f brake hose perishing....

o/s/f & n/s/r wheel rims distorted....

o/s/f tyre tread on limit , n/s/f close to limit....

o/s/r axle bush worn , advise replacements....

play at n/s & o/s/r strut top bushes...

spare wheel & carrier missing....

wipers smear...

Pass 17 Apr 2007 179,386 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 179,378 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

dampness around o/s/r wheel cylinder...

evidence of o/s/f brake overheating...

general under body corrosion...

ignition warning lamp stays on...

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding...

n/s/r wheel rims damaged...

play in n/s & o/s/r strut top bushes , advise replacements...

rear exhaust corroded...

spare wheel carrier missing...

wiper mechanisium noisy , advise investigation...

Pass 22 Mar 2006 163,072 miles

charging light on.

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters starting to perish.

n/s/r tyre on limit 7 under inflated/ o/s/r close to lim it.

rear number plate damaged.

spare wheel & carrier missing.

wipers smear.

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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V866 LJN is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V866 LJN, 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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V866 LJN is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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