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W242 GCX

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,289 mi
Last recorded81,289 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 GCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 81,289 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 81,288 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill rear end plate repair not fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to rear axle mounting point (flitch panel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,071 miles

Nearside Front floor section corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front floor section corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,126 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch edge corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch edge corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 60,125 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel arch edge corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch edge corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,386 miles

overall brake efficiency low 54%

Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

overall brake efficiency low 54%

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2015 45,769 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,266 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,754 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,296 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 14,296 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,176 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 13,176 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,222 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,597 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 GCX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GCX, 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 GCX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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