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V871 MBL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,984 mi
Last recorded121,984 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 MBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 121,984 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both sides rear top mounts worn

o/s/f seat belt frayed and n/sf mirror damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2018 121,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both sides rear top mounts worn

o/s/f seat belt frayed and n/sf mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2017 117,255 miles

o/s headlamp poorly secured

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and perished - recommend replacement

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake hoses perished

all coil springs corroded

both sides front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated and have slight play

both sides front outer cv gaiters deteriorated

brake pipes corroded in places

corrosion to both sides sills and wheel arches - also previously welded

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

suspect both rear shock absorbers weak

under vehicle corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 24 Nov 2017 117,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear - 165/70 r13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake hoses perished

all coil springs corroded

both sides front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated and have slight play

both sides front outer cv gaiters deteriorated

brake pipes corroded in places

corrosion to both sides sills and wheel arches - also previously welded

o/s headlamp poorly secured

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and perished - recommend replacement

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

suspect both rear shock absorbers weak

under vehicle corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,101 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

extensive under body corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2015 109,863 miles

Advanced corrosion to nsr arch

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

Nearside Mirror casing cracked and loose.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 109,863 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Advanced corrosion to nsr arch

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

Nearside Mirror casing cracked and loose.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 107,782 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

no spare wheel fitted in carrier at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2013 107,265 miles

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

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 107,265 miles

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

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 106,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 102,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 102,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 102,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 102,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 101,318 miles

off side front tyre worn low inner edge

rear brakes just meet limit foot and hand brake

Pass 30 Apr 2008 99,165 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 99,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 95,607 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2007 95,607 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

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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V871 MBL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V871 MBL, 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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V871 MBL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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