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W126 LSF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,631 mi
Last recorded63,631 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 LSF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,631 miles

both front brake pipes corroded close to limit

both front roadwheels damaged on inner side

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel tank & filter corroded

o/sf coil spring corroded

o/sf lower ball joint boot split

o/sf track rod end boot perished & slight grease leak

o/sr parking & service brake performance slightly low

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,269 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 59,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both axle bushes seperating/ osf wishbone bush split & nsf seperating

both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust front/cat flange badly corroded & rear mount perished

fuel tank & filter corroded

indicator switch fault/ fan belt perished

nsf wheel inner rim damaged

nsr tyre rating different -H 1657013T

osf ball joint boot leaking

pas pipe corroded / signs of coolant leak

play osr strut top mount

sump pan badly corroded & leaking excessively

suspect soft shock absorbers

various dents & scratches/ some damage

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,610 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 53,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,969 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 44,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust flexible section deteriorated & centre & rear corroded

front wishbone rear bushes perished

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

interior mirror missing

n/sr tyre perished

tyre size 1657013t

Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,778 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 36,778 miles

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

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

rear wiper torn †front wishbone arm bushes starting to perish

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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W126 LSF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W126 LSF, 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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W126 LSF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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