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W223 TDW

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,555 mi
Last recorded68,555 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 TDW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2018 68,555 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 61,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside head light damaged

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,155 miles

Offside headlight damaged in lower corner

rear outer arches corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 52,970 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside headlight damaged in lower corner

rear outer arches corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,498 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front mounting (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlight slight damage

Fail 20 Nov 2015 45,404 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front mounting (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

o/s headlight slight damage

Pass 6 Dec 2014 39,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,219 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/side rear sill rusting

Fail 6 Dec 2013 36,208 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/side rear sill rusting

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,176 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,361 miles

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

front whishbone arm bush's deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 17 Aug 2011 26,361 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front whishbone arm bush's deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,329 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,453 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 13,453 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,318 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 13,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,170 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 13,170 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,603 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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W223 TDW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W223 TDW, 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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W223 TDW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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