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W251 DCT

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,634 mi
Last recorded39,634 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 DCT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 39,634 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 39,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 38,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 37,919 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 37,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,398 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 35,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,777 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,250 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,203 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,687 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 30,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,104 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 27,741 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,935 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,834 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,092 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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W251 DCT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W251 DCT, 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 W251 DCT registered?

W251 DCT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W251 DCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W251 DCT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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