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W151 XFC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,771 mi
Last recorded160,771 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 XFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 160,771 miles

OSR & NSR outersill starting to corrode

OSR & NSR wheel arches has corrosion

Pass 22 May 2010 151,586 miles

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

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

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

gen corrosion to u/side

Pass 13 May 2009 143,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake hoses perishing

slight corrosion in offside outer sill

Fail 13 May 2009 143,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake hoses perishing

slight corrosion in offside outer sill

Pass 14 May 2008 134,741 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 134,741 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 117,859 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 117,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion starting in the n/s outer sill.

n/s rear tyre unevenly worn.

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes/link arms.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 99,290 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 99,290 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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W151 XFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W151 XFC, 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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W151 XFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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