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W257 LNB

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,772 mi
Last recorded94,772 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 LNB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,772 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 94,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 89,950 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,094 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low

offside and nearside rear sill backs rusty

offside rear tyre low

Fail 7 Feb 2011 87,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre low

offside and nearside rear sill backs rusty

offside rear tyre low

Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,399 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 81,398 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,778 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 75,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,394 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,397 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 50,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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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W257 LNB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W257 LNB, 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 W257 LNB registered?

W257 LNB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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