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W257 RUY

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,654 mi
Last recorded59,654 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 RUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,654 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,193 miles

both rear arches starting to rust

Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,675 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,380 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,805 miles

offside front suspension lower arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,548 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,258 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 46,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,624 miles

front discs corroded

front lower arm rear bushs split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,275 miles

front brake hoses perished

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,067 miles

N/S/F TYRE NEED ATTENTION.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,945 miles

steering rack axial both side slightly play

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 RUY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RUY, 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 W257 RUY registered?

W257 RUY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W257 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 RUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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