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W18 ALC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,260 mi
Last recorded90,260 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 ALC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,976 miles

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDISION EXHAUST CORRODING / HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS / REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R OUTER SILL / UNDER BODY CORROSION / SLIGHT CORROSION ON MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES

Fail 12 Dec 2012 80,976 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDISION EXHAUST CORRODING / HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS / REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R OUTER SILL / UNDER BODY CORROSION / SLIGHT CORROSION ON MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 17 Sep 2011 71,491 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,061 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,700 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 50,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 41,726 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,518 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 25,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,882 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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W18 ALC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W18 ALC, 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 W18 ALC registered?

W18 ALC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W18 ALC safe to buy?

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