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S44 SDM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

57,927 mi
Last recorded57,927 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 SDM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,927 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2009 57,927 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2009 57,921 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front a.b.s sensor securing clip missing

offside front tyre pressure low

Fail 19 Mar 2009 57,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dampness at n/s/f caliper but no visible leak at this time

no catalytic converter fitted

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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S44 SDM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 S44 SDM, 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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What year was S44 SDM registered?

S44 SDM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is S44 SDM safe to buy?

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