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W166 FOG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,953 mi
Last recorded67,953 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 FOG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight cracking to n/s/f o/s/f brake flexi hoses

some corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

some corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

some side wall cracking to o/s/r n/s/r tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2013 67,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight cracking to n/s/f o/s/f brake flexi hoses

some corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

some corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

some side wall cracking to o/s/r n/s/r tyres

Fail 13 Aug 2012 67,766 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

neartside rear upper/lower arch corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 66,768 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,441 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,879 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 53,879 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 44,985 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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W166 FOG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W166 FOG, 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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W166 FOG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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