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GKZ 3556

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 3556
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 120,000 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 28 Nov 2013 120,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 1 Dec 2012 111,940 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

EXHAUST REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

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

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

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN WATER BOTTLE LEAKING

Fail 30 Nov 2012 111,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

EXHAUST REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN WATER BOTTLE LEAKING

Pass 26 Nov 2011 104,559 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 104,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

n/s/f front tyre inner edges worn

o/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 13 Nov 2010 95,570 miles

Oil leak

heat shild at rear is insecure

nearside wiper blafe is slightly detireated

Fail 13 Nov 2010 95,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

heat shild at rear is insecure

nearside wiper blafe is slightly detireated

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,616 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 84,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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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GKZ 3556 is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GKZ 3556, 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 GKZ 3556 registered?

GKZ 3556 is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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