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W258 PDL

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,255 mi
Last recorded83,255 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW258 PDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,255 miles

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,003 miles

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

offside and nearside sills corroded

offside rear strut top mount worn

rear chassis corroded

surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

Fail 30 May 2014 75,976 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

offside and nearside sills corroded

offside rear strut top mount worn

rear chassis corroded

surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Mar 2014 75,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,733 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 73,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,269 miles

Near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,269 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,241 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 67,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 63,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,214 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 55,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 47,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,021 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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W258 PDL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W258 PDL, 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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W258 PDL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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