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W172 MBT

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,932 mi
Last recorded78,932 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 MBT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2010 78,932 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel filter badly corroded

radiator/ fan carrier bent allowing fan and radiator to be loose/ movement

spare wheel missing and carrier also missing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,194 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 72,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 55,086 miles

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

drivers side front tyre worn on out side edges

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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W172 MBT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W172 MBT, 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 W172 MBT registered?

W172 MBT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W172 MBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W172 MBT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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