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W196 NWF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,181 mi
Last recorded102,181 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 NWF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 102,181 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 102,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear view mirror missing

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

nearside rear wheel arch heavily corroded - recommend repair

Pass 24 Jan 2015 98,512 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 94,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery moving it fits down into a housing

child seat loose

grill damaged

interior mirror loose held with tape

off side door mirror glass is held tight can adjust from inside

Pass 18 Jan 2014 94,519 miles

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

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

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

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

battery moving it fits down into a housing

child seat loose

grill damaged

interior mirror loose held with tape

off side door mirror glass is held tight can adjust from inside

Pass 9 Jan 2013 90,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 89,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Evidence of battery leaking. Offside rear wheel arch rusted through..

Offside Front Lower 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 89,512 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Evidence of battery leaking. Offside rear wheel arch rusted through..

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 86,942 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 84,151 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,572 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 78,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,790 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,975 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 69,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 58,418 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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W196 NWF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W196 NWF, 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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W196 NWF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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