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W143 WPU

2000 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,257 mi
Last recorded197,257 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 WPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 197,257 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 195,270 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 195,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 191,170 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 184,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 174,762 miles

corrosion present underbody

rear tyres scrubbing alittle on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2013 174,762 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion present underbody

rear tyres scrubbing alittle on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2012 163,807 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 152,223 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 139,701 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 124,584 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 106,563 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 106,563 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 87,371 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 71,378 miles

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 WPU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPU, 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 W143 WPU registered?

W143 WPU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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