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V899 EUX

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,349 mi
Last recorded93,349 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 EUX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2013 93,349 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

free play on both rear top suspension mounts

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on edge 2mm

Fail 6 Jan 2013 93,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

free play on both rear top suspension mounts

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on edge 2mm

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,925 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 85,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 78,571 miles

BOTH FRONT D BUSHES WORN ON ANTI ROLL BAR

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES WORN AND SPLITTING

FRONT BRAKES SHOWING UN EVEN ON BRAKE TESTER

N/S FOG LIGHT IN OP

REAR SHOCKS WEAK

o/s/f wing dented

O/S/OUTER RTYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Fail 28 May 2010 78,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

BOTH FRONT D BUSHES WORN ON ANTI ROLL BAR

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES WORN AND SPLITTING

FRONT BRAKES SHOWING UN EVEN ON BRAKE TESTER

N/S FOG LIGHT IN OP

REAR SHOCKS WEAK

o/s/f wing dented

O/S/OUTER RTYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Pass 4 Apr 2009 64,696 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Offside rear tyre, nail in tread.

Oil leakage on engine, recommend attention.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 64,567 miles

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

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

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

Engine mis-fire, recommend attention.

Nearside rear tyre worn, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Offside rear tyre, nail in tread.

Oil leakage on engine, recommend attention.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,746 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,367 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 42,942 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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V899 EUX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green 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 V899 EUX, 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 V899 EUX registered?

V899 EUX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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