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W179 AVE

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,494 mi
Last recorded90,494 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 AVE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 90,494 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 90,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,130 miles

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2025 87,130 miles

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 81,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 81,019 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 76,455 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 76,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,261 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 72,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Mar 2017 66,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,491 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 63,491 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,053 miles

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

Offside rear tyre, has cut to side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,685 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,515 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 49,513 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,326 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 45,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,995 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,953 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 25,951 miles

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

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

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

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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W179 AVE is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W179 AVE, 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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W179 AVE is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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