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W238 LJB

2000 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,181 mi
Last recorded178,181 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta 35109,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 LJB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2009 178,181 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front headlight glass cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2007 172,697 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 169,984 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta 35?

Based on 3,999 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
7,273
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 467
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 408
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 395
Headlamp aim too low 255
parking brake recording little or no effort 221
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W238 LJB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta 35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 109,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta 35 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 467 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W238 LJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta 35 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Fiesta 35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W238 LJB registered?

W238 LJB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W238 LJB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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