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W242 AOH

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,714 mi
Last recorded99,714 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 AOH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,714 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

oil leak to gearbox oil sill

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area by seat mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 82,985 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

small oil mist from power steering pump

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,796 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant level low,topped up

coolant pipe rubbing on cooling fan housing,secured away

Fail 4 Aug 2014 60,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant level low,topped up

coolant pipe rubbing on cooling fan housing,secured away

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,047 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,063 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,562 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,462 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,482 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,690 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,344 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 30,385 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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W242 AOH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W242 AOH, 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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W242 AOH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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