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W202 MET

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,241 mi
Last recorded95,241 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 MET
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2013 95,241 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 91,895 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 91,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,901 miles

both sides rear beam bushes have play bushes splitting

Fail 23 Mar 2012 89,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both sides rear beam bushes have play bushes splitting

front brake discs worn will prob need replacing at pad change

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2011 75,165 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,568 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,568 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 47,886 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,886 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,150 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,172 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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W202 MET is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W202 MET, 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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W202 MET is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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