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W171 LAP

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,998 mi
Last recorded63,998 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 LAP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,998 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,627 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut on inner edge of tyre nearside rear

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut on inner edge of tyre nearside rear

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 55,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,571 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension creaks

rear brakes squeaky

sills generally corroding & bears considerable welded repair

wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 13 Oct 2012 47,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension creaks

rear brakes squeaky

sills generally corroding & bears considerable welded repair

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,916 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing cap loose

rear inner wings corroded

sills generally corroded

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2011 46,884 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear wheel bearing cap loose

rear inner wings corroded

sills generally corroded

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,475 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes squeaky

Fail 2 Oct 2010 42,457 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake warning lamp on

rear brakes squeaky

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bad connection in 1 number plate light

o/s rear lens cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2009 40,704 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bad connection in 1 number plate light

o/s rear lens cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,978 miles

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

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

front suspension lower wishbone mounting deteriorating

wipers could be better

Fail 15 Oct 2008 34,969 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front suspension lower wishbone mounting deteriorating

nearside front flexi brake hose cracked / perished

wipers could be better

Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,426 miles

exhaust starting to correded

front discs worn

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside and offside wishbone bushes starting to perish

seatbelt cover bit missing but still work ok

Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,806 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 28,806 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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W171 LAP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W171 LAP, 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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W171 LAP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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