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W278 YBV

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,773 mi
Last recorded81,773 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,773 miles

o/s outer sill welded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear axel bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2011 78,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear axel bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,890 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2010 74,889 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,242 miles

signs of corrosion to both rear brake pipes

signs of corrosion to both sills and flitch plates

slight movement in nearside top leg bush and droplink

slight pitting and signs of wear to both front disc

Fail 16 Sep 2009 69,242 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

signs of corrosion to both rear brake pipes

signs of corrosion to both sills and flitch plates

slight movement in nearside top leg bush and droplink

slight pitting and signs of wear to both front disc

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,282 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,506 miles

oil leakage around gearbox area would advise further inspection

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 YBV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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