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W263 AHR

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,396 mi
Last recorded71,396 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 AHR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 71,396 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 71,392 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 61,020 miles

both front tyres - sidewalls perished

corrosion to o/s sill

engine & transmission oil leaks

exhaust corroded

floorpan corroded

front springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded and greased

o/s/r wheelarch corroded & holed

rear axle corroded

various marks to body & wheels

Fail 27 Dec 2013 61,020 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres - sidewalls perished

corrosion to o/s sill

engine & transmission oil leaks

exhaust corroded

floorpan corroded

front springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded and greased

o/s/r wheelarch corroded & holed

rear axle corroded

various marks to body & wheels

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,349 miles

power steering pump is leaking

corrosion on all coil springs

oil on gear box

brake pipes been greased

chips in screen

various panals corroded, dents and scrachers

Fail 11 Jan 2013 51,348 miles

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

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

brake pipes been greased

chips in screen

corrosion on all coil springs

oil on gear box

power steering pump is leaking

various panals corroded, dents and scrachers

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 48,378 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,104 miles

osf sill weak underbody corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 45,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,519 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 42,887 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 28 Dec 2007 42,887 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,829 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,701 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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W263 AHR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W263 AHR, 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 W263 AHR registered?

W263 AHR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W263 AHR safe to buy?

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