MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
noise nsf when pushing up and down
rear wheel archs weak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
noise nsf when pushing up and down
rear wheel archs weak
Both rear wheelarches becoming corroded
Noise from both front coil springs on lock to lock check
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Both rear wheelarches becoming corroded
Noise from both front coil springs on lock to lock check
Nearside rear wheelarch and both outer doorsills becoming corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear wheelarch and both outer doorsills becoming corroded
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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V878 RCS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 V878 RCS, 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 V878 RCS registered?
V878 RCS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2000.
Is V878 RCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V878 RCS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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