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W279 ULM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 ULM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 96,694 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust has been modified

Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,663 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,123 miles

Rear Tyres wearing unevenly and cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,266 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,148 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,442 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,389 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,246 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,007 miles

Nearside front tyre wall scuffed..

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 45,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 42,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 42,838 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007
Pass 18 Mar 2006 38,333 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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W279 ULM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ULM, 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 W279 ULM registered?

W279 ULM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W279 ULM safe to buy?

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