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W178 COF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,799 mi
Last recorded120,799 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 COF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 120,799 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush separating slightly

Offside rear wheel arch and outer sill both corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 120,798 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush separating slightly

Offside rear wheel arch and outer sill both corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,056 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 108,137 miles

Both front and nearside rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

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

Nearside front fog lamp glass broken

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

Pass 13 May 2014 100,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

front of both outer sills corroded and holed

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Fail 12 May 2014 100,498 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

front of both outer sills corroded and holed

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2013 99,113 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 99,009 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 89,850 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 83,229 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 78,482 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 72,893 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 67,954 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 62,850 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 57,038 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 57,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W178 COF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 W178 COF, 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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W178 COF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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