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W143 PGU

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,597 mi
Last recorded85,597 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 PGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm pivot point /sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear off arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,764 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine sump rusty and weeping oil

Fail 21 Aug 2014 78,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine sump rusty and weeping oil

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

frant exhaust bracket rusty

little bit of hand brake travell

Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,904 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 60,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2011 54,768 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 May 2011 54,768 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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,699 miles

slight fading on front number plate

Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,773 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 24,002 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 16,322 miles

rear exhaust getting rustey front disc rustey

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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W143 PGU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W143 PGU, 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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W143 PGU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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