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W248 LEL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,922 mi
Last recorded103,922 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 LEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 103,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan seat mount (5.2.6)

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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)

front tyres wearing on edges close to warning bars

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,110 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill but not yet penetrated all way through

damage front reg plate

front lower arms, rear bushes deteriating

n/s/r tyre perished and worn inner

o/s/r axle bush deteriated

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake hoses badly perished

Fail 15 Jul 2016 102,110 miles

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill but not yet penetrated all way through

damage front reg plate

front lower arms, rear bushes deteriating

n/s/r tyre perished and worn inner

o/s/r axle bush deteriated

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake hoses badly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,038 miles

Front tyres are wearing unevenly (on inner edge).

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 100,038 miles

Front tyres are wearing unevenly (on inner edge).

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 98,105 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer loose internals

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,242 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,891 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,203 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 79,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,988 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 65,154 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,154 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,987 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 34,987 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 27,167 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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W248 LEL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W248 LEL, 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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W248 LEL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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