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W265 LGM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

179,084 mi
Last recorded179,084 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 LGM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 179,084 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2014 179,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2013 167,684 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 167,684 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 153,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 137,749 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 137,748 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 122,851 miles

Battery insecure

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

n/s/f inner d/shaft boot insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2010 122,850 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

n/s/f inner d/shaft boot insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2009 107,167 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 100,741 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 100,741 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F Brake flex is cracked

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 90,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 82,632 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 82,632 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 69,373 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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W265 LGM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W265 LGM, 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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W265 LGM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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