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W271 PGX

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,467 mi
Last recorded86,467 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 PGX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2014 86,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

discs worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2013 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

front floors and inner sills corroded not yet holed

Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front suspension covered in surface rust

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded repaired appear ok

slight wear to steering wheel

Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,716 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 78,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,089 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

FRONT FOG LAMPS DAMAGED

FRONT SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING SLIGHTLY NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 75,089 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

FRONT FOG LAMPS DAMAGED

FRONT SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING SLIGHTLY NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,824 miles

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

FRONT FOG LAMPS DAMAGED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

INNER SILLS TO FLOORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 71,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

FRONT FOG LAMPS DAMAGED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

INNER SILLS TO FLOORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,024 miles

FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES SLIGHTLY DELAMINATED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NEARING WEAR BANDS

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 AND NEARSIDE FRONT FLOORS AROUND SEEMS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 66,328 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 62,519 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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W271 PGX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W271 PGX, 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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W271 PGX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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