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V879 ERR

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,246 mi
Last recorded112,246 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 ERR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,246 miles

Both Front Coil Springs Corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Gearbox mount rubber deteriorated

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 103,336 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Gearbox mount rubber deteriorated

Underside of vehicle corroded

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-inspect headlamp aims

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,169 miles

rear exhaust box corroded, holed and blowing slightly

various chassis, floor and inner sill areas corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 94,169 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded, holed and blowing slightly

various chassis, floor and inner sill areas corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 80,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,779 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 58,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,351 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 47,349 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,189 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,370 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 32,370 miles

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

condition of wishbone bushes

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Mar 2008 28,774 miles

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

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

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

condition of wishbone bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,183 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,642 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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V879 ERR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V879 ERR, 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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V879 ERR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V879 ERR safe to buy?

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