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S230 XAG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,440 mi
Last recorded37,440 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 XAG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 37,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,105 miles

Both of the front outer CV gators are perrished.

Both of the front suspension lower arm rear bushes are starting to delaminate.

Brake drag noted on the N/S/R wheel.

Corrosion noted on the rear brake pipes.

The brake fluid level is below max.

The front brake pads are aprox 60% worn.

The hand brake requires adjusting.

Fail 1 Nov 2008 36,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Both of the front outer CV gators are perrished.

Both of the front suspension lower arm rear bushes are starting to delaminate.

Brake drag noted on the N/S/R wheel.

Corrosion noted on the rear brake pipes.

The brake fluid level is below max.

The front brake pads are aprox 60% worn.

The hand brake requires adjusting.

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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S230 XAG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S230 XAG, 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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S230 XAG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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