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W223 VBH

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,271 mi
Last recorded77,271 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 77,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,895 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both outer sills corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 66,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,302 miles

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

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

both sills have slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre perished on both side walls

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 51,785 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,029 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes splitting out

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 VBH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W223 VBH, 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 VBH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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