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W273 KFC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,958 mi
Last recorded68,958 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 KFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

both rear shock absorrbers movement in top joints

n/s rear wheel arch coroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

both rear shock absorrbers movement in top joints

n/s rear wheel arch coroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,059 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 62,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,801 miles

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

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

fuel tank rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,826 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 42,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,749 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,120 miles

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,297 miles

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

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,847 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,044 miles

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

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

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

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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W273 KFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W273 KFC, 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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W273 KFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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