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W159 VRD

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,046 mi
Last recorded91,046 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 VRD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2016 91,046 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 87,012 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,963 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,057 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 77,736 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 71,716 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 65,858 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,204 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 52,009 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 44,403 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,279 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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W159 VRD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W159 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 W159 VRD registered?

W159 VRD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is W159 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 VRD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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