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FH51 FLR

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,458 mi
Last recorded139,458 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 FLR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 139,458 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 134,515 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 134,511 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 131,394 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 131,393 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 121,167 miles

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

both outer sills not checked [covers]

n/s/r axle bush slightly split but no excess movement

Fail 2 Dec 2010 121,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both outer sills not checked [covers]

n/s/r axle bush slight movement

Pass 14 Dec 2009 105,190 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 105,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 91,793 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 91,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 74,348 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 74,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 57,666 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 40,504 miles

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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FH51 FLR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH51 FLR, 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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FH51 FLR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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