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V242 GFA

2000 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,623 mi
Last recorded72,623 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier88,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 GFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,893 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 58,893 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 58,582 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 15,585 miles

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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V242 GFA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V242 GFA, 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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What year was V242 GFA registered?

V242 GFA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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