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W197 LEL

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,171 mi
Last recorded112,171 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 LEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 112,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 105,319 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 May 2018 105,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2017 97,844 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 90,231 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs & pads worn (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,059 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,644 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 73,686 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,718 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,832 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 59,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,117 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 52,925 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

slight play in front anti-roll-bar rubbers

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,925 miles

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

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

slight play in front anti-roll-bar rubbers

Pass 4 May 2007 49,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,691 miles

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

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 LEL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LEL, 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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W197 LEL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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