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W148 AOC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,534 mi
Last recorded144,534 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 AOC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 144,534 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 144,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor pan has large hole caused by damage or corrosion (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

coolant leak from pipes at top of engine

Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 139,941 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear arch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 135,667 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

coolant leak?

fuel pipes rusted

marks on vechile

oil leak

rust on arches

Fail 9 Sep 2014 135,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

coolant leak?

fuel pipes rusted

marks on vechile

oil leak

rust on arches

Pass 25 Sep 2013 132,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 132,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 122,155 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 109,213 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 109,141 miles

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2010 98,409 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 98,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 87,304 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 87,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 85,274 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,829 miles

N/S mirror glass missing

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 82,829 miles

N/S mirror glass missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,456 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 80,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 77,923 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 77,922 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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W148 AOC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W148 AOC, 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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W148 AOC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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