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W278 ODM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,257 mi
Last recorded81,257 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 ODM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f/ headlamp aim on minimum

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 81,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage and cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjustable (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed / seat mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated excessively (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,239 miles

Coolant leak under bonnet (heater pipes leaking badly) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount worn (2.7.4)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 78,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired end cap / sill does not have a continuous weld around whole of plate (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak under bonnet (heater pipes leaking badly) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount worn (2.7.4)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 78,235 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and end cap (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and end cap (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,548 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant level on minimum

Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,670 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to become unbonded

thermostat housing leaking coolant

Fail 19 Jun 2013 70,132 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to become unbonded

thermostat housing leaking coolant

Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,255 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,073 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly(lumpy) recommend replacement.

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding,recommend renewal or replacement.

recommend anti-corrosion treatment of vehicle underside.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref unevn front tyre wear.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,349 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing abnormally,recommend replacement.

recommend anti-corrosion treatment of vehicle underside.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref tyres wearing abnormally.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,963 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 58,963 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,306 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 56,608 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 56,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 48,991 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 43,711 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 ODM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W278 ODM, 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 ODM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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