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W249 PDL

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,307 mi
Last recorded101,307 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 PDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,307 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 101,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,368 miles

nearside rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside wiper blade split

oil leak

rear section of chassis corroded but not deemed excessive and not within a perscribed area

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,120 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 92,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,669 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 10 Mar 2016 87,532 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,096 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2014 77,944 miles

Both rear tyres perished on tred face.

Both wiper blades split.

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 May 2014 77,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished on tred face.

Both wiper blades split.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 May 2013 73,267 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 73,267 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 68,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 63,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 57,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 51,621 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,328 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 40,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2006 34,541 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W249 PDL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W249 PDL, 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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W249 PDL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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