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W158 VRD

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,075 mi
Last recorded72,075 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 VRD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2013 72,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,075 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s front tyre wall damaged.

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 53,618 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded

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

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 53,618 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded

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

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,164 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 50,512 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 50,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2007 46,490 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,214 miles

Accident damage to lower section of o/s/r door and wheel arch.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 43,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Accident damage to lower section of o/s/r door and wheel arch.

Fluid leaks engine/gearbox

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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W158 VRD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W158 VRD, 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 W158 VRD registered?

W158 VRD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 2000.

Is W158 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W158 VRD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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