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W252 ATW

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,596 mi
Last recorded82,596 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 ATW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 82,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,212 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,228 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 49,147 miles

Brakes Advisories: RBT Front Brake Imbalance :17%

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

rear brake pipes corroding

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 9 May 2013 49,147 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake pipes corroding

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 16 May 2012 48,742 miles

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 48,102 miles

o/s/f brake disc showing signs of overheating

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes starting to become corroded

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 16 May 2011 48,102 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake pads crystalising due to overheating

o/s/f brake disc showing signs of overheating

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes starting to become corroded

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 12 May 2010 47,255 miles

Front wipers smear

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts noy checked

Rear wiper split

Fail 12 May 2010 47,254 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front wipers smear

Fuel filter corroded

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts noy checked

Rear wiper split

Suspect n/s/r grease cap insecure [ rattle in hubcap]

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

ALL TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED ON AND BETWEEN TREAD /WALLS

Pass 13 May 2009 46,249 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 46,249 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

n/s/f brake disc reduced contact on inner face

Pass 23 May 2008 45,287 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 45,282 miles

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

Front brake discs, inner surfaces, in poor condition.

Pass 22 May 2007 44,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,531 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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W252 ATW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W252 ATW, 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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W252 ATW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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