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FD53 TYZ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,505 mi
Last recorded106,505 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 TYZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,505 miles

Rear axle bushes cracked and perished

Rear off side brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear off side tyre cracked and perished

Slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2017 104,093 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 104,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 102,231 miles

Injectors Are Chuffing

Nail In The Rear N/S Tyre

Rear O/S Tyre Perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 100,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 98,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 97,043 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 89,442 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 89,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,863 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 78,863 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

nearside inner cv joint clip broken

offside inner cv clip broken

Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,874 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,540 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,030 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,808 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,957 miles

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

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

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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FD53 TYZ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD53 TYZ, 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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FD53 TYZ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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