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W273 RNL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,636 mi
Last recorded114,636 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 RNL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 114,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 111,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jul 2012 111,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 107,810 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 107,810 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 107,584 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 100,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 92,284 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 92,283 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 84,074 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 76,299 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 76,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,253 miles

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

n/s/r brake low

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 RNL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W273 RNL, 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 RNL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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