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W278 TBO

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,427 mi
Last recorded93,427 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 TBO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 93,427 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 93,379 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded same as offside (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill adjacent to lower seat belt mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2015 89,742 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 12 May 2014 86,514 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 86,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 84,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s floorpans corroded on back edge

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s outer sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,963 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s floorpans corroded on back edge

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 May 2012 80,575 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 78,441 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 78,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 77,491 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,024 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,571 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 59,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2008 59,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 51,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn

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 TBO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc 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 W278 TBO, 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 TBO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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