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W197 LTA

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,512 mi
Last recorded47,512 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 LTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,512 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,443 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,423 miles

Under vehicle heavily waxoyled

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

oil leak from engine

rear wiper not parking

Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,867 miles

both front floor pans corroding

both rear chassis to wheel arches corroding

both rear under sills corroding

exhaust corroding

front hubs and suspension corroding

oil leaks to engine area

Fail 2 Feb 2012 30,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front floor pans corroding

both rear chassis to wheel arches corroding

both rear under sills corroding

exhaust corroding

front hubs and suspension corroding

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leaks to engine area

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,197 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside and offside front floors corroding

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroding

oil leak from engine

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,466 miles

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

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

both front wheel hubs corroding

both rear brake flexy hose connections corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2010 27,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front wheel hubs corroding

both rear brake flexy hose connections corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,782 miles

centre exhaust corroding

front components under vehicle corroding

front floors starting to corrode

minoe engine oil leak

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside front brake hose cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2009 25,782 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroding

engine oil level too high

front components under vehicle corroding

front floors starting to corrode

minoe engine oil leak

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside front brake hose cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,060 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear suspension componets corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2008 24,060 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear suspension componets corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,918 miles

Front brake balance recorded as 21%. Max limit 25%

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,014 miles

Brake pipes behind covers and fuel tank unable to fully check

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

Covers fitted to inner wings unable to fully check

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

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

Offside front and both rear tyres cracking slightly

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 LTA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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