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W242 HDO

2000 Ford Fiesta

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,239 mi
Last recorded63,239 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 HDO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2020 63,239 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch slipping

condition of n/s rear arch

condition of o/s rear arch

Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,644 miles

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

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

condition of o/s front cv boot

Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,754 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 50,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

power steering belt cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,984 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 46,984 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,316 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,384 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 39,384 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,241 miles

Front exhaust mounting deterioated

N/s/r tyre starting to split on outer walls

Fail 9 Jul 2012 36,186 miles

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust mounting deterioated

N/s/r tyre starting to split on outer walls

Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,160 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,234 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 31,234 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,264 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 25,825 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,926 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 HDO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HDO, 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 W242 HDO registered?

W242 HDO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 August 2000.

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