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W279 ORA

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,416 mi
Last recorded132,416 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 ORA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 132,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

both front shocks has reduced dampering

both rear tyres deteriorating

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Fail 17 Apr 2014 132,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

both front shocks has reduced dampering

both rear tyres deteriorating

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2013

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 112,505 miles

brake pipes under all wheel arches corroded

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2010 104,946 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear wheel rims slightly distorted

engine knocks

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 16 Aug 2010 104,873 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

engine rattling

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 15 Aug 2009 94,195 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

corrosion to n/s/r floor to sill.

n/s number plate light dim.

trims fitted to outer sills.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 72,698 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 72,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 62,072 miles

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

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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W279 ORA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W279 ORA, 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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W279 ORA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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