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W281 MAU

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,210 mi
Last recorded84,210 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 MAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,739 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,027 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 78,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,733 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 75,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,917 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,465 miles

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

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

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

battery leaking

slight corossion to both rear sills

Fail 1 Mar 2011 71,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

battery leaking

slight corossion to both rear sills

Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,810 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,314 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,386 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,456 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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W281 MAU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W281 MAU, 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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W281 MAU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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