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W129 WHJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,704 mi
Last recorded110,704 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 110,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front shockabsorber weak

Pass 5 Oct 2013
Pass 28 Jul 2012 94,195 miles

Oil leak

damage to windscreen

n/s/f tyre on limits

n/s/r tyre close to limits

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2011 86,682 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 Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2010 75,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 67,757 miles

Coolant leak

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

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to o/s outer body sill

low to no tread on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 May 2008 56,660 miles

both front fleible brake hoses starting to perish

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Fail 8 May 2008 56,660 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

both front fleible brake hoses starting to perish

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 22 May 2007 50,052 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade worn

Fail 22 May 2007 50,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 17 May 2006 46,084 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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W129 WHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 W129 WHJ, 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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W129 WHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W129 WHJ safe to buy?

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