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W252 RGB

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,501 mi
Last recorded72,501 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 RGB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,501 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front metal and flexi brake pipes deteriorating

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating. offside front ball joint boot deteriorating

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

both rear brake flexi pipes showing signs of deterioration

exhaust front flexi pipe and centre section flanges heavyly deteriorated

fuel tank and metal pipes showing signs of corrosion.tank has slight staining

nearside front bumper damaged

outer sills and rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

power steering pump damp

Fail 24 Apr 2012 72,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front metal and flexi brake pipes deteriorating

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating. offside front ball joint boot deteriorating

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

both rear brake flexi pipes showing signs of deterioration

exhaust front flexi pipe and centre section flanges heavyly deteriorated

fuel tank and metal pipes showing signs of corrosion.tank has slight staining

nearside front bumper damaged

outer sills and rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

power steering pump damp

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,361 miles

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

both sills corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,504 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 59,504 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,168 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 54,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 48,438 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,927 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 41,927 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 RGB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RGB, 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 RGB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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