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W166 PEL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,218 mi
Last recorded107,218 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 PEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 107,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,177 miles

Offside driveshaft worn

Offside rear axle bush worn

Both outer cv gaiters perished

Exhaust tail box corroded

Front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn

Near side front lower suspension arm bush seperating

Fail 16 Aug 2016 96,176 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort Foot (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both outer cv gaiters perished

Exhaust tail box corroded

Front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn

Near side front lower suspension arm bush seperating

Offside driveshaft worn

Offside rear axle bush worn

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,326 miles

Both front lower arm bushes seperating

Both outer cv gaiters perished

Front tyres close to limit

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

engine oil sump corroded and wet with oil

Fail 5 Aug 2014 91,110 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

engine oil sump corroded and wet with oil

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,675 miles

engine oil pan corroded and wet with oil

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear seat squab loose

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,373 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 86,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,020 miles

wide wheels fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,646 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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 Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 64,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 64,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,045 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 56,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front lower arm suspension busches start to debond

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank cap in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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 PEL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W166 PEL, 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 PEL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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