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2000 Westfield 1600 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 1600 models manufactured in 2000, based on 126 real MOT test results.

83.3%
Pass Rate
16.7%
Fail Rate
126
Total Tests
15,766
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2000 Westfield 1600 MOT Analysis

The 2000 Westfield 1600 has an MOT pass rate of 83.3% based on 126 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,766 miles on the odometer. With a 16.7% failure rate, the 2000 1600 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2000 Westfield 1600 is Brakes, responsible for 3.2% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Suspension is the second most common issue at 2.4%. Visibility follows at 1.6%.

Top failures specific to 2000 models only. The overall 1600 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Brakes 3.2%
Suspension 2.4%
Visibility 1.6%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Brakes3.2%4
2Suspension2.4%3
3Visibility1.6%2
4Identification Of The Vehicle0.8%1
5Non-component Advisories0.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 15,766 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Brakes2.01% per 10K miSuspension1.51% per 10K miVisibility1.01% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.50% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.50% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes2.013.2%4
Suspension1.512.4%3
Visibility1.011.6%2
Identification of the vehicle0.500.8%1
Non-component advisories0.500.8%1

Mileage Statistics

15,766
Mean
12,367
Median
4,626
25th Percentile
25,821
75th Percentile
10.59% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2000 Westfield 1600 has an MOT pass rate of 83.3% based on 126 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,766 miles on the odometer. With a 16.7% failure rate, the 2000 1600 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2000 Westfield 1600, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 15,766 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Brakes — 3.2% of failures

Brakes issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 2000 Westfield 1600 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Suspension — 2.4% of failures

Suspension issues account for 2.4% of MOT failures on 2000 Westfield 1600 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Visibility — 1.6% of failures

Visibility issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 2000 Westfield 1600 models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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