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W278 NRY

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,963 mi
Last recorded93,963 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 NRY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 93,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,823 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 93,759 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 93,531 miles

N/s Chassis rail corrosion

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 90,797 miles

both front indicators fading

brake pipes greased

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2016 90,791 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

both front indicators fading

brake pipes greased

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2015 87,976 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corrosion

Pass 1 May 2014 84,340 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wear

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking/perishing

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,089 miles

fuel pipe corrosion

n/s/r tyre cracking

power steering pipe corrosion

rear n/s chassis rail corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2012 74,788 miles

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

Condition of front wishbone bushes

Condition of rear axle bushes

Corosion throughout underbody

Offside Front 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 21 Apr 2011 68,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 May 2010 62,103 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2009 56,030 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2009 56,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2008 52,353 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2007 47,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2006 41,837 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 NRY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NRY, 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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W278 NRY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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