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W279 UHK

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,176 mi
Last recorded120,176 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 UHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 120,176 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,023 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 103,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 91,950 miles

front discs worn

headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,146 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 86,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 79,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to test both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,903 miles

unable to test both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,307 miles

n/s/f wish bone bush wearing

rear subframe bushs getting weak

Fail 21 Jan 2009 65,604 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres worn to minimum legal limit, rear axle bushes worn to acceptable limit, front discs worn, rear silencer rusting, both front wheel buckled, front wishbone bushes split

Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,604 miles

rear tyres worn to minimum legal limit, rear axle bushes worn to acceptable limit, front discs worn, rear silencer rusting, both front wheel buckled, front wishbone bushes split

Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,420 miles

front brake hoses perished.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,071 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 45,071 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 UHK is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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