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W229 OJU

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,978 mi
Last recorded121,978 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 OJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2013 121,978 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,978 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 118,302 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 118,293 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 114,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 109,590 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 109,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 102,020 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 102,005 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 97,451 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 97,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,272 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 77,687 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 77,683 miles

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

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

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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W229 OJU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 W229 OJU, 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 W229 OJU registered?

W229 OJU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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