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W142 GCT

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,140 mi
Last recorded55,140 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 GCT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,140 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 36,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,817 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,448 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,917 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,341 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,881 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 13,004 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 13,004 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W142 GCT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W142 GCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W142 GCT registered?

W142 GCT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W142 GCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W142 GCT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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