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W281 WMJ

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,306 mi
Last recorded35,306 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 WMJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 35,306 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 35,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 35,085 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 35,058 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 34,620 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 34,521 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 34,439 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 33,709 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 33,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 33,402 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 33,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 33,175 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 33,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 32,993 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,689 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 32,405 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,210 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 30,372 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 30,372 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 7 May 2010 30,198 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2009 27,856 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,354 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 20,829 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 WMJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

W281 WMJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W281 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 WMJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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