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W178 LBU

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,710 mi
Last recorded62,710 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack top cetre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,913 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,684 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 58,681 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/ outer sillsat rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both offside and nearside rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside over the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 55,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,116 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,813 miles

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

both rear inner sills light corroson

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,847 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight seapage (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,992 miles

advise wish bones play

Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,320 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,973 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 34,973 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,358 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

signs of corrosion both outer sills

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,201 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,025 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,313 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,236 miles

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

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 LBU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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