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W177 VAX

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,448 mi
Last recorded81,448 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW177 VAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 81,448 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 77,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 18 May 2018 77,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 May 2017 74,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 74,381 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 70,378 miles

advanced corrosion rear brake pipes

advanced wear front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Fail 18 May 2016 70,378 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advanced corrosion rear brake pipes

advanced wear front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Fail 18 May 2015 66,331 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advanced corrosion both rear brake pipes

advanced wear nearside front lower wishbone bush

Pass 18 May 2015 66,331 miles

advanced corrosion both rear brake pipes

advanced wear nearside front lower wishbone bush

Pass 15 May 2014 62,948 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 59,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 56,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 52,941 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 48,887 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 45,083 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

advanced deterioration & corrosion to front brake discs inner face

Pass 20 May 2009 45,083 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

advanced deterioration & corrosion to front brake discs inner face

Fail 20 May 2008 41,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 41,867 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 38,295 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 34,978 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W177 VAX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W177 VAX, 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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W177 VAX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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