2000 Ford Fiesta · 6,574 MOT tests
2000 Ford Fiesta reliability
2000 Ford Fiestas fail 46.5% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 25 Fiesta years (6,574 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 46.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 65,990
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,574
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 8.8% of tests fail here (220% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.7%
- Brakes17.8%
- Body, chassis and structure16.8%
- Lights and electrics11.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.3%
- Seat belts and airbags8.8%
- Tyres7.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 9.57%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 6.63%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.66%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 4.18%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.73%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20.46%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.38%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (9.23%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.97%)
Other years
Every Ford Fiesta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2000 Ford Fiestas fail 46.5% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 25 Fiesta years (6,574 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (9.57% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (6.63% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Ford Fiesta shows 65,990 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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