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W116 BHJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,052 mi
Last recorded108,052 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2014 108,052 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber is starting to leak

n/s/r tyre is cracking heavily on inner wall

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre getiing low & wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 102,887 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 102,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 96,786 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage to n/s rear wing

brake fluid needs changing

o/s rear tyre wearing down

Fail 13 Apr 2012 96,786 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage to n/s rear wing

brake fluid needs changing

o/s rear tyre wearing down

Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre wearing down

o/s front tyre wearing down

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,112 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,744 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 72,744 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

noise from rear brakes when applied

Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,107 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 57,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W116 BHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W116 BHJ, 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 W116 BHJ registered?

W116 BHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W116 BHJ safe to buy?

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