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W281 RBY

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,820 mi
Last recorded90,820 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 RBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Service Brake Just Met Requirements, Adjustments Required

Fail 9 Mar 2018 90,778 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service Brake Just Met Requirements, Adjustments Required

Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,651 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,502 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,609 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 7 Mar 2014 78,682 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,978 miles

air bag lamp is on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,192 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,088 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,591 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,418 miles

Airbag light stays on at all times

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,546 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 RBY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

W281 RBY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W281 RBY safe to buy?

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