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FAS 826

2000 Ac Ace

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,555 mi
Last recorded15,555 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ac Ace18,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 826
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 15,555 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 15,382 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 15,368 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 14,839 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 13,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 12,929 miles

Headlamp masks fitted

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 12,426 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 11,221 miles

Roll cage and seat belt harnesses fitted to vehicle

Slight play in bot front suspension king pin bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2015 10,215 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Nov 2015

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 19,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 18,910 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 18,900 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,659 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 18,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 17,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 15,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 15,258 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 15,254 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,289 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 12,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Ac Ace?

Based on 1,233 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
416
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Stop lamp not working 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 13
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 12
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FAS 826 is a 2000 Ac Ace in Blue with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Ac Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 18,254 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 Ac Ace fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAS 826, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ac Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 26 years old, this Ac Ace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAS 826 registered?

FAS 826 is a 2000 Ac Ace, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is FAS 826 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAS 826 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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