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W197 PHR

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,463 mi
Last recorded86,463 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 PHR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2015 86,463 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Nearside front wheel rim bent

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside front wheel rim bent

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2014 82,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,557 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,557 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,890 miles

Nearside and offside front cv joints gaitors deteriating

Offside front fog lamp not working

Rear brake pipes corroding

Small corrosion in offside rear sill

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

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)

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

coolant leak on engine

offside rear tyre side walls cracking

small rust hole in offside body sill

wiper blades splitting

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,991 miles

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

Front brake disc's worn

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

Nearside sterring rack end slightly bent

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

Several chips to windscreen

Fail 16 Sep 2010 65,991 miles

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

Front brake disc's worn

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

Nearside sterring rack end slightly bent

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Several chips to windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,329 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 56,328 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,794 miles

center exhaust box corroded

front anti roll bar bushes wearing

front brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

front brake pads wearing low

front suspension arm bushes starting to crack

offside outer sill corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Jul 2008 43,794 miles

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

center exhaust box corroded

front anti roll bar bushes wearing

front brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

front brake pads wearing low

front suspension arm bushes starting to crack

offside outer sill corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,583 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn

front number plate cracked

nearside front door damaged

offside front wing damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,832 miles

front brake discs worn

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

crack in "A" zone of windscreen(on limit)

nearside and offside front outer tyre walls damaged

offside front wing damaged

offside outer sill corroded

stone chips in swept zone of windscreen

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 PHR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W197 PHR, 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 PHR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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