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W118 SLC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,909 mi
Last recorded41,909 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 SLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,909 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 41,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear under rear door has corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,894 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 37,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 36,048 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,348 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,776 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 32,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,703 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,562 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 30,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

rear seat not secure

Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,557 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,565 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,145 miles

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

alternator belt cracking

pas pump has signs of weaping

Fail 21 Apr 2006 22,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

power steering pump has signs of leaking/weaping

Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,721 miles

power steering pump has signs of leaking/weaping

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 SLC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SLC, 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 SLC registered?

W118 SLC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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