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V873 YVV

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,565 mi
Last recorded114,565 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 YVV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 114,565 miles

both front floors slightly corroded

both front top shocker bearing becoming stiff

both outersills slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both wipers starting to split and require attention soon

front brake discs slightly corroded

front bumper sligthly damaged

nearside and offside front back wishbone bushes slightly perished

nearside front sidelight dim

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front door step area slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch/ door step slightly corroded

slight play in both rear top shocker mounts

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

slight play in nearside rack joint

Fail 4 Feb 2010 114,565 miles

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

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

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

both front floors slightly corroded

both front top shocker bearing becoming stiff

both outersills slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both wipers starting to split and require attention soon

front brake discs slightly corroded

front bumper sligthly damaged

nearside and offside front back wishbone bushes slightly perished

nearside front sidelight dim

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front door step area slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch/ door step slightly corroded

slight play in both rear top shocker mounts

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

slight play in nearside rack joint

Pass 5 Feb 2009 105,054 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 105,143 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front sidelight dim

Fail 2 Feb 2009 105,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 90,264 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 90,120 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 77,494 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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V873 YVV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol 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 V873 YVV, 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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V873 YVV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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