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W168 GCT

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,992 mi
Last recorded43,992 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 GCT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 43,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise changing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,301 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear arches slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both sills slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre is perished and cracking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates slightly deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,099 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Showing signs of age - perished

Pass 10 Oct 2015 42,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear top shocker mount slightly worn

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

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

Offside Rear ofrfside rear tyre showing signs of age ,cracking

Offside Rear top mount slightly worn

under body slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 42,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from center pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear top shocker mount slightly worn

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

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

Offside Rear ofrfside rear tyre showing signs of age ,cracking

Offside Rear top mount slightly worn

under body slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,675 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,577 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,167 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,013 miles

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split out

Fail 12 Sep 2011 37,013 miles

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

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

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split out

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,999 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,928 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,456 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 16,352 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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W168 GCT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W168 GCT, 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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W168 GCT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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