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W268 VFR

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,703 mi
Last recorded120,703 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 VFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 120,703 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,341 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 109,253 miles

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)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 109,253 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 104,942 miles

advise the n/s/f has asplit in side wall but not to cords

Fail 22 Jul 2014 104,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise the n/s/f has asplit in side wall but not to cords

Fail 3 Jul 2014 104,938 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 101,775 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 101,775 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,508 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 99,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,820 miles

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

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

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

Outer sills starting to rust

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 95,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Outer sills starting to rust

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,551 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 83,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot floor corroded.rear wiper torn.n/s o/s front and n/s o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2008 83,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot floor corroded.rear wiper torn.n/s o/s front and n/s o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2007 74,031 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,381 miles

front brake balance high

nearisde front road rim damaged

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting out

offside headlamp chipped

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear number plate in very poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2006 69,374 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake balance high

nearside front lower arm rear bush pulling out

nearside front road rim damaged

offside front tyre on legal limits

rear number plate in very poor condition

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 VFR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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