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W159 NWF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,269 mi
Last recorded51,269 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 NWF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 51,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 51,262 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,863 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 47,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in x4 placers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in x2 places (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,266 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 43,226 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Advise both rear tyres age crackingin treads

Fail 27 Feb 2014 38,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Advise both rear tyres age crackingin treads

Pass 19 Jan 2013 32,881 miles

Advise air bag light on

Advise corrosion to both outer sills centre and rear.

Pass 3 Jan 2012

airbag lamp on

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre slightly scrubbed

offside front tyre scrubbed

play in both front anti roll bar D-bushes

Fail 3 Jan 2012

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag lamp on

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre slightly scrubbed

offside front tyre scrubbed

play in both front anti roll bar D-bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,753 miles

Airbag light is on.

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

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Requires tracking.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,292 miles

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

Offside front tyre is starting to scrubb off.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,444 miles

airbag light illuminated

Pass 22 Dec 2007 24,392 miles

airbag lamp

rear wiper split

slight leak on power steering pump

Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,441 miles

air bag warning lamp on

power steering pump damp

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 3 Jan 2007 22,441 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

power steering pump damp

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,147 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

slight oil leak

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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W159 NWF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 W159 NWF, 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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W159 NWF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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