CarVerify

Free Car Check

W124 MBT

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,973 mi
Last recorded72,973 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 MBT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 72,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. headlamp pushed in. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,213 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 68,212 miles

Emissions not tested Car failing to start (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 68,134 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

battery flat , had to connect jump pack so i could test vehicle

both front tyres are bald on edges and very close to legal limits

both sides outer sills extensivly and unclearly repaired

exhaust heat shield damaged, loose and rattling

flexy plus fuel cap used

oil around both side front inner cv gaiters

oil leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,280 miles

corrosion evident on outersills,undersills and underbody

front a.r.b D bushes worn

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit(2mm)and scrubbed out on edges

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking badly

various damage around bodywork

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,273 miles

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

corrosion evident on outersills,undersills,and sill flanges

front a.r.b D bushes worn

n/s/r brake hose cracking

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2014 66,266 miles

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

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

corrosion evident on outersills,undersills,and sill flanges

front a.r.b D bushes worn

n/s/r brake hose cracking

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,828 miles

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

corrosion evident on outersills,and undersills

front a.r.b D bushes worn

n/s/r brake hose cracking

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil leaks

power steering pump damp/oily

rear axle mounting bushes cracking/debonding

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,653 miles

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

corrosion evident on outersills and undersills

front a.r.b D bushes worn

n/s/r brake hose cracking

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil leaks

rear axle mounting bushes cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2012 63,653 miles

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)

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

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

corrosion evident on rear wheelarches,outersills and undersills

front a.r.b D bushes worn

n/s/r brake hose cracking

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil leaks

rear axle mounting bushes cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,259 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion evident on n/s/r wheel arch,outersills,and undersills

front a.r.b"D"bushes worn

oil leaks(poss gearbox)

rear axle mounting bushes cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,147 miles

front a.r.b "D" bushes worn

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion evident on n/s/r wheelarch,outersills,sill flanges and undersills

rear axle mounting bushes cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2010 60,147 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion evident on n/s/r wheelarch,outersills,sill flanges and undersills

front a.r.b "D" bushes worn

rear axle mounting bushes cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,644 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

early corrosion evident on n/s/r wheelarch,outersills,sill flanges and undersills

rear axle mounting bushes cracking/debonding

Fail 21 Apr 2009 58,644 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

early corrosion evident on n/s/r wheelarch,outersills,sill flanges and undersills

rear axle mounting bushes cracking/debonding

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,456 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,601 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear brakes slightly out of balance and slightly low performance offside

rear bush on nearside front lower suspension arm starting to unbond

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W124 MBT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W124 MBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W124 MBT?

You can check the full history of W124 MBT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W124 MBT registered?

W124 MBT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W124 MBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 MBT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W124 MBT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W124 MBT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.