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V217 FWH

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,739 mi
Last recorded146,739 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 FWH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 146,739 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade too big, parked on scuttle panel (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 140,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 135,316 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,247 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 129,903 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 129,903 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 129,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 128,680 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 122,967 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 18 Jan 2012 122,967 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 116,894 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 116,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 110,877 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 103,303 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 103,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 92,908 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 79,223 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 79,223 miles

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

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

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)

centre brake light one bulb in-op

front brakes noisy

offside front tyre low pressure

Pass 11 Jan 2006 67,372 miles

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

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

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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V217 FWH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V217 FWH, 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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V217 FWH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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