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W242 KAW

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,783 mi
Last recorded121,783 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 KAW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 121,783 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 121,783 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 100,401 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 100,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,850 miles

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise both rear sub frame front bushes slight wear advise o/s/f anti roll bar bush slight wear advise both front anti roll bar drop link arms rubber boots deterated

Fail 29 Jul 2013 97,850 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise both rear sub frame front bushes slight wear advise o/s/f anti roll bar bush slight wear advise both front anti roll bar drop link arms rubber boots deterated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 93,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/f tyre vworn inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2012 93,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/f tyre vworn inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 82,297 miles

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

Oil leak

condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,933 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 71,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

base of rear seats insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,780 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 66,780 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,141 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 62,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 57,817 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,387 miles

both rear axle bushes perish, and come unbonded.

n/s front lower arm rear bush starting to come unbonded.

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 KAW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W242 KAW, 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 KAW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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