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W278 AOH

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,085 mi
Last recorded76,085 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 AOH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 76,085 miles

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

Oil leak

sills & wheel arches corroding?

Fail 9 May 2012 76,085 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

sills & wheel arches corroding?

Pass 20 May 2011 68,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/rear bumper poor?

Pass 21 May 2010 58,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front outer tyre walls damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear bumper loose slightly

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 58,579 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front outer tyre walls damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear bumper loose slightly

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 48,216 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 39,698 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,855 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 37,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,451 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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W278 AOH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W278 AOH, 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 W278 AOH registered?

W278 AOH is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W278 AOH safe to buy?

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