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W149 UKJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,994 mi
Last recorded103,994 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 UKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 103,994 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 103,901 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 70 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 99,985 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inboard (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,410 miles

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by o/s seat belt fixing point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inboard (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,350 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,326 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,246 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 63,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,220 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,071 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,462 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 32,462 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,970 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,480 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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W149 UKJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W149 UKJ, 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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W149 UKJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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