MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding
floors corroding
offside rear tyre getting low on tread
rear chassis corroding
rear inner sills corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding
floors corroding
offside rear tyre getting low on tread
rear chassis corroding
rear inner sills corroding
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FRONT BRAKE DISC'S IN POOR CONDITION. FRONT BRAKE BALANCE CLOSE TO LIMIT.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
CONDITION OF FRONT DISC'S. REAR O/S WHEEL RIM DAMAGE. CAMBELT MILEAGE NOT KNOWN.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W165 VAX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W165 VAX, 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 W165 VAX registered?
W165 VAX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2000.
Is W165 VAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for W165 VAX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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