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W197 ALA

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,805 mi
Last recorded81,805 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 ALA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,805 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,907 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 64,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,232 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,820 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 56,820 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,389 miles

nearside mirror loose

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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W197 ALA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W197 ALA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W197 ALA?

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What year was W197 ALA registered?

W197 ALA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W197 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 ALA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W197 ALA have outstanding finance?

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