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W214 LBU

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

81,656 mi
Last recorded81,656 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW214 LBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 81,656 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,073 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 80,073 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 80,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole on inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 78,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,729 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,729 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 73,214 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,790 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 69,790 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,270 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 67,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 63,099 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,099 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,247 miles

o/s/f coil spring corroded

slight amount of play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 11 Oct 2010 59,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f coil spring corroded

slight amount of play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,490 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,499 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,141 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 37,709 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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W214 LBU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 W214 LBU, 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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W214 LBU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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