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V447 SBW

2000 Ford Coupe

White Petrol 3798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,168 mi
Last recorded83,168 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 SBW
MakeFord
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 83,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fuel hose slightly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,157 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arms/ and rusty (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer shoulder and deteriorated/cracks all around

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both tyres are deteriorated/big cracks offside tyre damage sidewall due to deteriorated parts

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)

Steering rack bush deteriorated , slight play

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 81,049 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged Nearside front and both rear tyres valve (4.1.D.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arms/ and rusty (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer shoulder and deteriorated/cracks all around

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both tyres are deteriorated/big cracks offside tyre damage sidewall due to deteriorated parts

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)

Steering rack bush deteriorated , slight play

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front lower ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated but still stopping ingress of dirt

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Front reg plate is cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake has very slight bind

Slight play/knocking found at both sides of rear suspension

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,837 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Coupe?

Based on 1,304 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 18
position lamp(s) not working 16
brake binding 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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V447 SBW is a 2000 Ford Coupe in White with a 3,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Ford Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V447 SBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V447 SBW is a 2000 Ford Coupe, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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