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W266 VKJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,104 mi
Last recorded101,104 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 VKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,104 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 101,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2013 94,868 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 89,935 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

oil leaks around enigine

Pass 16 May 2012 89,935 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leaks around enigine

Pass 27 May 2011 83,390 miles

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

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 27 May 2011 83,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Spare tyre flat.

Top cooling system hose needed.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,628 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 74,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 64,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,714 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,050 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 53,050 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,617 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre wall cracking

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

spare tyre defective

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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W266 VKJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W266 VKJ, 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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W266 VKJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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