2000 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · W966 MCN
2000 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 110,107 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W966 MCN Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2010
- 110,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W966 MCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Fiesta (W966 MCN) between April 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
W966 MCN Mileage History
- 18/04/200663,829 mi
- 19/04/200763,841 mi+12 mi
- 11/04/200878,628 mi+14,787 mi
- 11/04/200878,628 mi
- 15/04/200994,367 mi+15,739 mi
- 12/04/2010110,107 mi+15,740 mi
Average of roughly 11,617 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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