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W268 PHR

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

74,778 mi
Last recorded74,778 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 PHR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2011 74,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

lower rear seat insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2011 74,760 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,291 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2010 66,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

hand brake outer cable rusted and support clips broken

Fail 13 Feb 2009 59,055 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

hand brake outer cable rusted and support clips broken

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,182 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 52,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,291 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 50,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,738 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 45,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 45,629 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W268 PHR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 W268 PHR, 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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W268 PHR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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