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W172 URP

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,991 mi
Last recorded41,991 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 URP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion and repair

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 41,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion and repair

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,375 miles

both outer sills blisterd and corroded

corrosion to both inner sills

nearside front wishbone rear bush debonding

Fail 10 Mar 2015 40,375 miles

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

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

both outer sills blisterd and corroded

corrosion to both inner sills

nearside front wishbone rear bush debonding

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,585 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush debonding

sills getting weak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 38,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearly excessive movement nearside rear axle bush

nearside front wishbone rear bush debonding

sills getting weak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,821 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

outersills have signs of corosion and repair

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,338 miles

advise strong offside front brake flexi badly detiorated

advise strong rear subframe bush's (axle) badly detiorated resulting in nearly excessive movement

corrosion to front metal brake pipes

front brake discs pitted on edges

front number plate cracked

nearside front wishbone rear bush debonding

Fail 5 Mar 2012 35,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise strong nearside and offside rear brake performance low

advise strong offside front brake flexi badly detiorated

advise strong rear subframe bush's (axle) badly detiorated resulting in nearly excessive movement

corrosion to front metal brake pipes

front brake discs pitted on edges

front number plate cracked

nearside front wishbone rear bush debonding

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,627 miles

brake discs pitted on edges

movement in front anti roll bar bush's

movement in rear top shock mounts

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

windscreen badly scratched

Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake discs pitted on edges

movement in front anti roll bar bush's

movement in rear top shock mounts

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

windscreen badly scratched

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,103 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake imbalance 11%

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes badly corroded

nearside front wishbone rewar bush debonding

rear bumper badly damaged

windscreen scratched zone a

Fail 9 Mar 2010 31,103 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake imbalance 11%

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes badly corroded

nearside front wishbone rewar bush debonding

rear bumper badly damaged

windscreen scratched zone a

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,213 miles

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

advise strong offside front tyre badly perrished and splitting

movement in nearside and offside rear top shock mounts

nearside and offside rear brake performance low recommend inspection/repair

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers getting weak

nearside front tyre perrished

nearside front wishbone rear bush debonding

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,077 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 25,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

WET TEST!!

nearside front wishbone rear bush split and debonding

offside front fog light not working

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,456 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,754 miles

n/s/front suspension arm rear bush splitting.

o/s/front tyre wearing low 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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W172 URP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W172 URP, 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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W172 URP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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