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W262 VTX

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,572 mi
Last recorded69,572 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 VTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear arches corroded

Rear inner arches corroded

Sills corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear arches corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 67,916 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear arches corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,825 miles

Both rear arches corroded

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 63,649 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear arches corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 61,571 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 57,366 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer door mirror slight damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 57,364 miles

Emissions not tested emission not tested dew to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearselecter shaft leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking upper engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer door mirror slight damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 55,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE FLANGE NEEDS A GASKET /AND CENTRE SECTION BLOWING RECOMMEND ATTENTION (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 53,689 miles

O/S N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH SIGNS OF RUST

o/s n/s outer sill area signs of surface rust front to rear

Pass 12 May 2016 51,773 miles

O/S N/S OUTWER SILL AREA SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST AND WHEEL ARCH AREA

Pass 20 May 2015 49,969 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 49,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 47,745 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 46,379 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 45,176 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 43,671 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,468 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 41,386 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 41,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 40,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,677 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,179 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 VTX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

W262 VTX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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