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W271 VAX

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,045 mi
Last recorded98,045 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 VAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 98,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front and rear steel brake pipees and flexis painted with thick black paint/grease

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,821 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,441 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,310 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,971 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,234 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,806 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 42,806 miles

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

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

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 VAX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W271 VAX, 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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What year was W271 VAX registered?

W271 VAX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W271 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W271 VAX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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