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W276 XHJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,078 mi
Last recorded56,078 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 56,078 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,583 miles

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)

both rear inner sills and the o/s/r wheel arch corroding, not excessive

front number plate is discolouring, still legible

front tyres are wearing unevenly, more so on their inner edges indicating the tracking to be out

slight play in both front anti roll bar clamping bushes

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2015 49,583 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sills and the o/s/r wheel arch corroding, not excessive

front number plate is discolouring, still legible

front tyres are wearing unevenly, more so on their inner edges indicating the tracking to be out

slight play in both front anti roll bar clamping bushes

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,682 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 35,402 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,820 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 30,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 28,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,863 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 26,938 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,118 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,468 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 23,468 miles

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

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 XHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XHJ, 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 W276 XHJ registered?

W276 XHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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