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W249 URP

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,713 mi
Last recorded94,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 URP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 94,713 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 94,713 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advance corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Advance corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,664 miles

genral under body

slight play steering rack

surface rust exhuast

Fail 21 Jul 2010 91,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2009 81,648 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

front discs rusty and poor

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 3 Jul 2008 76,193 miles

exhaust box rusty

front lower arm bushes starting to perish

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2007 66,780 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,873 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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W249 URP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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