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W143 AOH

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,606 mi
Last recorded69,606 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 AOH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2019 69,606 miles

Emissions not tested due to missfire and engine getting hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs in very poor condition ,very rusty and front balance poor

lift in n/s/f suspension top

lift in rear suspension tops

n/s/f tyre very poor condition

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

oil level very low

power steering pipes very rusty

slight bend o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 22 May 2018 69,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front brake discs rusty

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

lift in n/s/r strut top mount

oil level on min

play in n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,160 miles

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion o/s floor and sill lip

front brake balance poor

front brake discs rusty

front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

lift in both rear suspension tops

oil and water levels on the min

play in the front anti roll bar d bushes

power steering pipes rusty

rear brake efforts poor

Fail 19 Apr 2017 68,160 miles

Emissions not tested unable to test emissions due to exhaust broken off (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s outer sills and o/s/r wheel arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion o/s floor and sill lip

front brake balance poor

front brake discs rusty

front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

lift in both rear suspension tops

oil and water levels on the min

play in the front anti roll bar d bushes

power steering pipes rusty

rear brake efforts poor

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 58,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,589 miles

Oil leak

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

front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished and a little worn

o/s/f flexi brake hose a little perished

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,032 miles

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

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

very slight bind n/s/r brake developing (very minor)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,183 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,182 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,367 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind noticed n/s/r?

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,168 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 32,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,008 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nb/ front steering and suspension units have general surface corrossion. †both front discs poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2006 24,416 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nb/ front steering and suspension units have general surface corrossion. †both front discs poor condition

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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W143 AOH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 W143 AOH, 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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W143 AOH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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