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W273 RUY

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,196 mi
Last recorded61,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,196 miles

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

Movement in rear beam axle bushes becoming excessive

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and perishing on walls

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

o/s/driveshaft support bearing becoming noisey

Fail 10 Jul 2013 61,145 miles

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Movement in rear beam axle bushes becoming excessive

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and perishing on walls

Rear wiper blade split

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,503 miles

3hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Air bag light on

Both front tyre scuffed / perishing on walls

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

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

Damage around vehicle

Fuel filter corroding

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

O/S/F Tyre worn low on inner edge and has damage on side wall

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 59,465 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

3hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Air bag light on

Both front tyre scuffed / perishing on walls

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

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

Damage around vehicle

Fuel filter corroding

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

O/S/F Tyre worn low on inner edge and has damage on side wall

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Rear service brake readings low

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,029 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,876 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,048 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 50,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,451 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 48,451 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,075 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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W273 RUY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RUY, 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 RUY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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