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W238 UEV

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,958 mi
Last recorded60,958 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 UEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,958 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,858 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 53,858 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,667 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,348 miles

BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,531 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 24,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,253 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2009 23,112 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 23,110 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,024 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 21,125 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,749 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 18,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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W238 UEV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W238 UEV, 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 W238 UEV registered?

W238 UEV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W238 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 UEV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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