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W276 PLD

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,835 mi
Last recorded92,835 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 PLD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,835 miles

2nd bonnet catch seized

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

air bag light on

front brake application slightly uneven

rear axle bushes worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2012 92,835 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2nd bonnet catch seized

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

air bag light on

front brake application slightly uneven

rear axle bushes worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,469 miles

rear subframe bushes worn

sills covered ty trims

Fail 11 Mar 2011 88,469 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear subframe bushes worn

sills covered ty trims

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,916 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

o/s c v boot req now

suspension lowered

Fail 23 Feb 2010 84,916 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to outer sills

eng oil low

front discs req

hand brake req att now

o/s c v boot req now

suspension lowered

Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,550 miles

both front wheels buckled badly

eng oil low

hand brake req att

s r s light on

suspension lowered

Fail 10 Mar 2009 81,550 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wheels buckled badly

eng oil low

hand brake req att

s r s light on

suspension lowered

Pass 7 Mar 2008 73,942 miles

suspension lowered

Fail 7 Mar 2008 73,942 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

suspension lowered

Pass 28 Feb 2007 65,076 miles

eng oil low both front wheels buckled hand brake req att now

Fail 28 Feb 2007 65,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil low both front wheels buckled hand brake req att now

Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,189 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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W276 PLD 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 W276 PLD, 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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W276 PLD is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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