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W281 RAX

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,154 mi
Last recorded85,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2006
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 RAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,154 miles

advise corrosion o/s/ sil

advise ovality front discs

advise travel on handbrake

Fail 22 Jul 2006 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RAX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W281 RAX?

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What year was W281 RAX registered?

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

Is W281 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 RAX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W281 RAX have outstanding finance?

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