MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking tank seam (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wiper worn
advise rear wheel arches corroded
rear fuel pipes and filter corroded
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
fuel tank corroded
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion build up on offside and nearside front floors at front subframe mounts
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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W162 VGE is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 W162 VGE, 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 W162 VGE registered?
W162 VGE is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 2000.
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