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W281 NBN

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,228 mi
Last recorded52,228 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 NBN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,228 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,736 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,831 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 45,817 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,430 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 43,428 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 41,081 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,144 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,711 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,343 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 29,486 miles

offside front tyre 1.6mm of tread just legal at time of test

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 NBN is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W281 NBN, 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 NBN is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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