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L444 SES

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,900 mi
Last recorded90,900 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 SES
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,655 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 65,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,712 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,712 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,176 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,929 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 32,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,834 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,866 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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L444 SES is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 L444 SES, 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 L444 SES registered?

L444 SES is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is L444 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 SES 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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