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W161 AJN

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,885 mi
Last recorded57,885 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 AJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 57,885 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 57,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 55,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens damaged/cracked and has temporary repair. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam rubber mounting bush both sides deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 55,358 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill sections both sides have corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens damaged/cracked and has temporary repair. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam rubber mounting bush both sides deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 54,678 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill sections both sides have some corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens damaged/cracked and has temporary repair. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam rubber mounting bush both sides deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 53,846 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner and outer sill sections have corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens damaged/cracked and has temporary repair. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 53,198 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens damaged/cracked has temporary repair. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner and outer sill sections have some corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 52,498 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear inner and outer sill sections have corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 52,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear inner and outer sill sections have corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 51,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills rear section have slight corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,164 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,137 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,942 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 47,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,309 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked/perished, worn around edges and 11 years old

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished, becoming excessive and 16 years old

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished, worn around edges and 11 years ol

o/s/r light cluster damaged but not affecting light output

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished, becoming excessive and 16 years old

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,042 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 45,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,893 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,008 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 43,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,136 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 39,136 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,652 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 33,992 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 30,954 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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W161 AJN is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W161 AJN, 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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W161 AJN is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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