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W281 NBO

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,703 mi
Last recorded64,703 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 NBO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,703 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,507 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2014 58,507 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,494 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2013 54,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,285 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracked deep

slight play in full beam swith when lights on

Fail 15 Mar 2012 48,262 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers split

both front wipers split

both rear tyres cracked deep

slight play in full beam swith when lights on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,834 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 43,834 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

NS mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,449 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 41,411 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,878 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,336 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 34,374 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brakes out of balance.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,374 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brakes out of balance.

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 NBO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W281 NBO, 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 W281 NBO registered?

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

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