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W265 KFC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,349 mi
Last recorded59,349 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 KFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,349 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 57,780 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes & fuel lines rusty & covered in grease material

Pass 18 Nov 2020 56,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes pipes covered in grease making it difficult to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,045 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame/rear axle, brake and fuel lines corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 54,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame/rear axle, brake and fuel lines corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake outer cables corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 51,604 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear portion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear portion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake outer cables corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 48,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2017 48,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 46,571 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 46,571 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,243 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated/cracked

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 44,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,685 miles

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated/cracking in tread

Fail 11 Jul 2013 40,669 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,487 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,732 miles

rear wiper not working

Fail 30 Jun 2011 32,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper not working

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,051 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,612 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,931 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,317 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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W265 KFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 W265 KFC, 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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W265 KFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 2000.

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