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W272 VBH

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,254 mi
Last recorded99,254 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 VBH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 99,254 miles

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

n/s door mirror insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2010 98,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s door mirror insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2009 88,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 88,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 74,607 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,626 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 63,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,013 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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W272 VBH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W272 VBH, 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 W272 VBH registered?

W272 VBH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W272 VBH safe to buy?

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