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W118 GSS

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,493 mi
Last recorded111,493 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 GSS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2013 111,493 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2012 104,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2012 104,475 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 9,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 91,381 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 91,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,502 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 70,649 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Feb 2008 70,649 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,347 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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W118 GSS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 W118 GSS, 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 W118 GSS registered?

W118 GSS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W118 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 GSS 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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