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W148 PDV

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,098 mi
Last recorded10,098 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 PDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2019 10,098 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure ( filter at rear ) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (rear of sill and under sill , plus inner arch ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (all under side and suspension componets front and rear ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2018 10,046 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under body and suspension components very corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 9,915 miles

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

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

very rusty on all underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2017 9,915 miles

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

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

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

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

very rusty on all underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,708 miles

under body components rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2015 9,553 miles

under body components vary rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2014 9,284 miles

under body components vary rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2014 9,284 miles

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

under body components vary rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2013 8,973 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

lots of surface rust under body

Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,761 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,357 miles

under body components rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,047 miles

under body components rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2010 8,047 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under body components rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2009 7,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 7,652 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,298 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 7,298 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 6,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 6,014 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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W148 PDV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W148 PDV, 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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W148 PDV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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