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V983 GKW

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,963 mi
Last recorded93,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 GKW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,963 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 93,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,768 miles

offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorating

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Dec 2013 88,768 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorating

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,210 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges,close to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 65,786 miles

n/s/f bottem arm rear bush coming unbonded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,035 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 58,032 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,829 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,829 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 41,481 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 41,481 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,213 miles

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

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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V983 GKW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V983 GKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V983 GKW registered?

V983 GKW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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