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W241 XEC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,903 mi
Last recorded42,903 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 XEC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,903 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 42,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 28,318 miles

rear light lenses changed for retest. suspect customer will change light clusters after retest.

same as test number 692807665261

Fail 24 Sep 2005 28,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to suspension components

o\s outer cv boot twited but not split †knocking from os steering rack knuckle †brake fluid below minimum level †front pads half worn †corrosion and wear to front discs †surface corrosion to various brake pipess †

wear to edges of front tyres †air bag lamp on †corrosion to exhaust system †slight corrosion to vehicle under body †

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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W241 XEC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W241 XEC, 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 W241 XEC registered?

W241 XEC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W241 XEC safe to buy?

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