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W158 SMJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,016 mi
Last recorded130,016 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 SMJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 130,016 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 125,185 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 118,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake high

Fail 14 Sep 2013 118,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake high

Pass 13 Sep 2012 111,699 miles

corrosion starting round nearside rear subframe mount

fan not cutting in

nearside seatbelt cover anchorage missing

Fail 10 Sep 2012 111,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

bolt snapped off side abs sensor

corrosion starting round nearside rear subframe mount

fan not cutting in

nearside seatbelt cover anchorage missing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 103,909 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

rad in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 113,822 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 105,632 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 105,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 92,066 miles

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

sill kit fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,643 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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W158 SMJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W158 SMJ, 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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What year was W158 SMJ registered?

W158 SMJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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