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W179 LAP

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,984 mi
Last recorded62,984 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 LAP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 62,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. may extend into wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. extends into wheel arch behind liner. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort no effort. (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

both front lower rearmost wishbone bushes perished.

both outer sills corroded & weak.

vehicle broke down during brake test. traced to blown fuse in fuel system.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,454 miles

both rear inner sills corroded, weak.

slight play in front anti roll bar links / bushes. may knock.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 62,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch, behind felt. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear inner sills corroded, weak.

slight play in front anti roll bar links / bushes. may knock.

Pass 27 May 2015 61,812 miles

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)

brake master cylinder slightly overfilled.

inner & outer sills corroded & weak.

slight fluid leak from power steering pump & steering rack.

Fail 27 May 2015 61,812 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

brake master cylinder slightly overfilled.

inner & outer sills corroded & weak.

slight fluid leak from power steering pump & steering rack.

Pass 30 May 2014 61,168 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 61,159 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 58,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 58,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 54,159 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)

Pass 4 May 2012 54,159 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 51,392 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 48,622 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 46,286 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 46,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 12 May 2008 43,537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,913 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 36,088 miles

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

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

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 LAP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W179 LAP, 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 LAP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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