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W262 MSF

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,958 mi
Last recorded144,958 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 MSF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 144,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

after market cover sills fitted

heavily under sealed

previous welding repairs

Pass 6 Feb 2018 137,006 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 137,006 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 133,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 133,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 117,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 117,251 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 111,685 miles

handbrake long travel

major oil leak

p.a.s pipe rubbing on driveshaft

shock absorbers soft

Fail 31 Oct 2007 111,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake long travel

major oil leak

p.a.s pipe rubbing on driveshaft

shock absorbers soft

Pass 25 Oct 2006 99,545 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 85,049 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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W262 MSF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W262 MSF, 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 W262 MSF registered?

W262 MSF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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