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V917 MGM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,724 mi
Last recorded139,724 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 MGM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 139,724 miles

Advance corrosion is nearside outer sill

Advance corrosion offside outer sill

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 139,724 miles

Advance corrosion is nearside outer sill

Advance corrosion offside outer sill

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 131,026 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 119,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 119,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 118,122 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 118,081 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 109,504 miles

Wheel trims fitted to o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r wheels at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,226 miles

both outer sills rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

both front wipers split

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,891 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

Rust in both rear wheel arches, N/S/R worst.

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

Wipers smeary.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,869 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn

rear brake efficiency low

surface corrosion on floor pans,inner and outer sills

Fail 21 Jul 2010 74,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake efficiency low

surface corosion on floor pans and iner , outer sills

Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,803 miles

Both Front Tyres Are Worn On The Inner Edges

Pass 4 Aug 2008 96,320 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB CAP MISSING

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 87,448 miles

Long handbrake travel

N/S/F Bead rim damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 73,558 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V917 MGM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V917 MGM, 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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V917 MGM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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