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W217 MBD

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,400 mi
Last recorded135,400 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 MBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 135,400 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 123,001 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides top mounting has slightly play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,430 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 106,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 106,020 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 98,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 91,081 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,595 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,169 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,291 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 72,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,388 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 67,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 66,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,465 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,470 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,345 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 60,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Dec 2009 60,895 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 May 2007 60,710 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 58,289 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 58,289 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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W217 MBD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W217 MBD, 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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What year was W217 MBD registered?

W217 MBD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W217 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W217 MBD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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