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W161 VRD

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,130 mi
Last recorded81,130 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 VRD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 81,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,424 miles

centre exhaust box starting to blow

damage on all four inner wheel rims

Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,522 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch

damage at offside rear wheel rim

front lower arm rear bushes seperating

wear at front anti roll bar "d" bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,741 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 51,728 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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W161 VRD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W161 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 W161 VRD registered?

W161 VRD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W161 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 VRD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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