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W256 SAS

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,272 mi
Last recorded153,272 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 SAS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 153,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,930 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 137,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 123,993 miles

front and rear coil springs are corroded

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush is worn

nearside rear brake hose is cracked

offside and nearside inner sills corroded at the rear

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes are worn

offside rear tyre tread worn on the edges

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 111,045 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 73,719 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 63,534 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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W256 SAS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W256 SAS, 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 W256 SAS registered?

W256 SAS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W256 SAS safe to buy?

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