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W139 NEL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,649 mi
Last recorded103,649 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 NEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2015 103,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,879 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,648 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 88,635 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 88,172 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn

Off side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Play in rear top suspention mounts

Rear exhaust box baffles rattleing slightly

Slight play in front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 4 May 2012 88,096 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn

Off side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Play in rear top suspention mounts

Rear exhaust box baffles rattleing slightly

Slight play in front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 12 May 2011 84,859 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 84,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,092 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,627 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,298 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 65,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 53,371 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 53,371 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 46,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,669 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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W139 NEL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W139 NEL, 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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W139 NEL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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