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W279 SCE

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,690 mi
Last recorded64,690 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 SCE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both damp (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner and outer sills.Some repairs have been made - covered with a underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing panels - Some repairs have been made - covered with a underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 64,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both damp (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner and outer sills.Some repairs have been made - covered with a underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing panels - Some repairs have been made - covered with a underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 62,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder,charm,airfreshner ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner and outer sills. Some repairs have been made - covered with a underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails, closing panels - Some repairs have been made - covered with a underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 62,045 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal,close to rear subframe bush - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder,charm,airfreshner ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 57,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (central area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - chassis rails, inner sills, closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,202 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (central area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - chassis rails, inner sills, closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 54,200 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (central area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - chassis rails, inner sills, closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,055 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill - central to rear section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front on inner edges, also cracked on the rolling surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 52,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wheel arch next to the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill - central to rear section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front on inner edges, also cracked on the rolling surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear wing corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 49,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside rear wing corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,448 miles

Damage to bumper support panel

Inner and outer sills corroded and thin

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2019 46,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Inner and outer sills corroded and thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,469 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,232 miles

OSR wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 39,232 miles

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

OSR wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,403 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,125 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,864 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2014 37,864 miles

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,094 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,117 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 35,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 34,461 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,883 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 32,883 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,390 miles

Disc pads front quite low.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,574 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 27,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SCE is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W279 SCE, 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 SCE is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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