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W257 OHR

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 OHR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,689 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

lowerered suspension fitted

sports exhaust fitted

surface rust to both rear brake pipes

surface rust to underside and both rear chassis legs

unable to see outer sills body kit fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,150 miles

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

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

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

sports exhaust fitted

surface rust to underside

unable to check outer sills covers fitted

vehicle been lowered

Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,219 miles

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

surface rust to underside

unable to check outer sills covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,797 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 66,917 miles

cracking/perrishing to rear axel bushes , surface corrosion to fuel filter , outer sill covered in plastic trim

rear wiper in-op , exhaust system modified & corroded , o/s/f outer c.v gaiter leaking grease , both front suspension arm bushes perrished/cracked , front brake discs corroded/worn , corrosion to various brake pipes

surface corrorsion to vehicle under body , slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing , both rear tyres perrished/cracked n/s/r worn low , both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 16 Feb 2009 66,917 miles

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

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

cracking/perrishing to rear axel bushes , surface corrosion to fuel filter , outer sill covered in plastic trim

rear wiper in-op , exhaust system modified & corroded , o/s/f outer c.v gaiter leaking grease , both front suspension arm bushes perrished/cracked , front brake discs corroded/worn , corrosion to various brake pipes

surface corrorsion to vehicle under body , slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing , both rear tyres perrished/cracked n/s/r worn low , both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,885 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVEN & HAS "FLAT SPOT" - ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP

play in rear suspension "strut tops" advise further investigation & repair

Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,456 miles

outre sills covered in plastic trim †oil leaks †exhaust cororded

sd †wipers smearing slightly †perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †front brake discs corroded †rear brakes out of balance †slight damage to alloy rims †

Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,392 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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W257 OHR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W257 OHR, 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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W257 OHR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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