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W142 LBF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

53,472 mi
Last recorded53,472 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 LBF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished between tread

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

Offside Front tyre perished between tread

Oil leak ()

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2017 53,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished between tread

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

Offside Front tyre perished between tread

Oil leak ()

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,797 miles

Battery clamp secured with cable tie

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join(s) (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Front Wiper blade(s) split on end(s)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met

Rear Spare wheel carrier secured with cable tie(s) and other non factory items

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 48,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Battery clamp secured with cable tie

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join(s) (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Front Wiper blade(s) split on end(s)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met

Rear Spare wheel carrier secured with cable tie(s) and other non factory items

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,900 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 45,800 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

all steering and suspension components corroded but not excessive

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,821 miles

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

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

The sump on this vehicle is loosing oil and now posses a risk to other road users

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,629 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 45,629 miles

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

Offside rear sill rusty and shailing

Oil leak ( appears to be a perferated sump)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,390 miles

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

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

both front wiper blads getting old

excessive engine oil leak sump???

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,993 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 44,993 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Slight damage to the windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,691 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,668 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 32,668 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 31,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight separation o/s whishbone bush

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,353 miles

slight separation o/s whishbone bush

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,815 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Engine sump rusty and shailing

Inbalance in front and rear brakes

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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W142 LBF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc 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 W142 LBF, 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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W142 LBF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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