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V998 ERG

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,291 mi
Last recorded87,291 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 ERG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 87,291 miles

BATTERY CLAMP LOOSE AND BATTERY INSECURE.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISTORT.

O/S/R BOX SECTION OUT RIGGER CORRODED AND HOLED.

O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW.

PLAY-IN N/S/F SHOCKER TOP MTGs.

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN HEAVILY AND SPLITTING.

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

UNDERSIDE VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED.

Fail 28 Aug 2010 87,245 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

PLAY-IN N/S/F SHOCKER TOP MTGs.

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN HEAVILY AND SPLITTING.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISTORT.

N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES SPLITTING.

O/S/R BOX SECTION OUT RIGGER CORRODED AND HOLED.

O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW.

UNDERSIDE VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,032 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 85,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 82,018 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 82,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,679 miles

unable to open rear doors

Fail 1 Mar 2006 74,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

unable to open rear doors

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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V998 ERG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V998 ERG, 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 V998 ERG registered?

V998 ERG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V998 ERG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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