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W201 LSF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,463 mi
Last recorded96,463 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 LSF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2014 96,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around rear wheel arches o/s and n/side

Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,595 miles

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

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 83,595 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

off side rear brake binding slightly

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,298 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,846 miles

O/s/r & n/s/r rear w/arches corroding.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 68,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

O/s/r & n/s/r rear w/arches corroding.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,006 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,535 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 49,622 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 49,622 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,733 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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W201 LSF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W201 LSF, 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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W201 LSF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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