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W172 XHJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,972 mi
Last recorded91,972 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 91,972 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 91,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,807 miles

Both front tyres have inner edges worn

Both rear inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 90,807 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front tyres have inner edges worn

Both rear inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 88,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,884 miles

Front nearside and offside lower arms rear bushs some cracking.

front exhaust flex outer worn.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 82,884 miles

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

Front nearside and offside lower arms rear bushs some cracking.

front exhaust flex outer worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,785 miles

Nearside c.v boot slight cracking.

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust flex outer some wear.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,552 miles

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)

front exhaust flex outer some wear.

nearside front tyre slight wear on inside edge.

offsde front fog light cracked.

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly noisey.

some rust on boot door.

some water on gearbox side of engine.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 78,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

front exhaust flex outer some wear.

nearside front tyre slight wear on inside edge.

offsde front fog light cracked.

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly noisey.

some rust on boot door.

some water on gearbox side of engine.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,924 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 74,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,777 miles

Off side front tyre has damage to side wall.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 68,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,801 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,001 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,562 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 46,846 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 46,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,663 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 42,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W172 XHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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