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W252 DOB

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,789 mi
Last recorded106,789 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 DOB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 106,789 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 22 Dec 2011 97,536 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 97,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 89,573 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 89,573 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 84,832 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 78,569 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 78,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,441 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 DOB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W252 DOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W252 DOB registered?

W252 DOB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W252 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W252 DOB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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