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W278 URP

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,562 mi
Last recorded82,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 URP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2015 82,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 63,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,782 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,082 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 42,735 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,842 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,873 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 21,873 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 15,668 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 URP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 URP, 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 URP registered?

W278 URP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W278 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W278 URP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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