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W238 WEV

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,969 mi
Last recorded52,969 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 WEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,969 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 52,969 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 47,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear tyres worn very close to legal limit and perished

Pass 3 May 2013 47,918 miles

Rear tyres worn very close to legal limit and perished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,270 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,409 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 35,403 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,980 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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W238 WEV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

W238 WEV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W238 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 WEV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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