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V116 GVR

2000 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,705 mi
Last recorded70,705 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier88,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 GVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 70,635 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,566 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 65,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,725 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on both of the inner sills

front brake discs worn to excess

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,725 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on both of the inner sills

front brake discs worn to excess

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,991 miles

Battery insecure

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

rear number plate is slightly water damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2010 55,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

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

rear number plate is slightly water damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,487 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

spring clip incorrectly seated on nearside front balljoint

Fail 25 Apr 2009 53,487 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing

spring clip incorrectly seated on nearside front balljoint

Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,780 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,237 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 50,237 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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 Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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V116 GVR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 88,703 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V116 GVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V116 GVR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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