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W212 GAP

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,433 mi
Last recorded52,433 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 GAP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 52,433 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

small stone chips in front windscreen

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

front metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low

offside front top suspension mounting slight movement

offside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn low on inner edge

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

sills, floors and chassis starting to rust

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,997 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

front metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

inner/ outer sill panels, floors and chassis starting to rust

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside rear top suspension top mounting slight movement

outer sill panels repaired

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 21 Feb 2015 49,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

front metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

inner/ outer sill panels, floors and chassis starting to rust

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside rear top suspension top mounting slight movement

outer sill panels repaired

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,098 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills repaired appear ok

Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,106 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,090 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,087 miles

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

corrosion to floors, chassis and suspension

old repairs to nearside body sill

slight rear service brake imbalance

Fail 16 Feb 2012 41,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

corrosion to floors, chassis and suspension

old repairs to nearside body sill

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,711 miles

corrosion at nearside front to rear brake pipe

Fail 23 Feb 2011 38,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advanced corrossion detected at both sides rear closing panels in prescribed areas - not considered to be excessive

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished .nearside rear metal brake pipe corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

nearside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2010 36,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 36,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 34,742 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,420 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 32,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,332 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W212 GAP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W212 GAP, 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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W212 GAP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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