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W163 RAL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,553 mi
Last recorded79,553 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 RAL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,045 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 5 Mar 2010 62,362 miles

UNDERBODY RUSTING, EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,932 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 55,932 miles

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN,REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN,EXHAUST FUSTING

Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,549 miles

o/s/f tyre wear

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,068 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 43,068 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front wipers poor

signs of dampness on back of rear wheel cylinders plates

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,798 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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W163 RAL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W163 RAL, 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 W163 RAL registered?

W163 RAL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W163 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W163 RAL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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