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A8 VFC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

114,583 mi
Last recorded114,583 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 114,583 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 114,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 May 2011 113,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (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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A8 VFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A8 VFC, 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 A8 VFC registered?

A8 VFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is A8 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VFC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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