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W191 ACS

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,042 mi
Last recorded41,042 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 ACS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,042 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 41,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

TYRE SIZE 165/70/13

Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,747 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills & offside rear wheel arch corroded

both rear top strut bushes worn

Fail 28 Oct 2013 36,747 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills & offside rear wheel arch corroded

both rear top strut bushes worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,841 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to break up recomend replacement

Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,759 miles

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

both rear top strut bushes worn

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,595 miles

both rear top strut mounts worn

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front track arm rear bush starting to break up

Fail 24 Oct 2011 31,595 miles

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

both rear top strut mounts worn

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front track arm rear bush starting to break up

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,342 miles

both rear top strut bushes worn

nearside front tyre on legal limit at time of test recomend imeadiate replacement

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 26 Oct 2010 29,342 miles

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

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

both rear top strut bushes worn

heater valve not working

nearside front tyre on legal limit at time of test recomend imeadiate replacement

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,823 miles

both rear top strut bushes worn

corrosion started to both outer sills

Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,175 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 24,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,384 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,585 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 20,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 18,019 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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W191 ACS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W191 ACS, 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 W191 ACS registered?

W191 ACS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W191 ACS safe to buy?

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