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GCZ 7959

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,328 mi
Last recorded83,328 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 7959
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,957 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

has a spare tyre but no wheel to go with it

Fail 9 Jun 2017 80,957 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

has a spare tyre but no wheel to go with it

Pass 6 May 2016 77,893 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,831 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,764 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,652 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 39,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 30,289 miles

SUSPECT front pads very low (unable to see clearly)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension arm bush bonding deteriorated but no excess movement

Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,503 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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GCZ 7959 is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GCZ 7959, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCZ 7959 registered?

GCZ 7959 is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 7959 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 7959 shows 11 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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