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W174 PBA

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 PBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,555 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has some cracking,in tread and inner sidewall.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,605 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,820 miles

water leak from thermastat housing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,647 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,651 miles

Both front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

N/s/r brake pipe corroding

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

O/s/f brake pipe corroding

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Slight play in N/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 7 Mar 2011 53,646 miles

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

Both front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

N/s/r brake pipe corroding

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

O/s/f brake pipe corroding

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in N/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,258 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,363 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,243 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,386 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,326 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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W174 PBA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W174 PBA, 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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W174 PBA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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