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W188 ULO

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,966 mi
Last recorded97,966 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 ULO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 97,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 94,239 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,877 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,276 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,728 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,633 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 83,627 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,430 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside headlamp damaged but not affecting beam patern

Fail 1 Sep 2016 80,430 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside headlamp damaged but not affecting beam patern

Fail 27 Aug 2016 80,407 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,135 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,423 miles

brake hose perished

front brake application slightly uneven

sills corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,896 miles

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

both sides front floors slightly corroded

both sides sills and closing panels slightly corroded

o/s headlamp lens cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 16 Aug 2012 74,112 miles

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

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

both front floors corroded

both inner sills and closing panels slightly corroded

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2011 73,461 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 73,458 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,530 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 72,530 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,420 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 68,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 62,019 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 58,433 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 53,439 miles

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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W188 ULO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W188 ULO, 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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What year was W188 ULO registered?

W188 ULO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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