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W281 XFC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,973 mi
Last recorded125,973 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 XFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2013 125,973 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

STRONG ADVFISE various under bonnet fuel, coolant and power steering pipes loose and chaffing

STRONG ADVISE engine wet with engine oil

STRONG ADVISE evidence that offside front anti roll bar link arm lower securing nut has been rubbing on driveshaft, clear from obstruction in test

STRONG ADVISE fuel pump wet with fluid of unknown origin

STRONG ADVISE general underbonnet wiring in poor condition, loose and chaffing

STRONG ADVISE injector leakoff pipe in poor condition and loose

STRONG ADVISE loose strands of (old?) ancillary drivebelt stuck in tensioner assembly

STRONG ADVISE nearside door mirror loose

STRONG ADVISE nearside rear wheel arch heavily corroded within seatbelt anchorage prescribed area

STRONG ADVISE power steering pipework in offside inner wheel arch poorly secured

STRONG ADVISE rear axle bushes deteriorated, play in nearside axle bush

STRONG ADVSIE fuel tank breather pipe poorly routed and rubbing on floorpan

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

chunk missing from blade of cooling fan

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

corrosion throughout vehicle underside

engine sump dented inwards

exhaust rear silencer poorly repaired and pipe blowing, outer skin of box coming away

front and rear coilsprings corroded

front brake pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

imbalance from front service brake

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges, raised tread

nearside front wishbone arm rear bush split by 20-30%

nearside outer c.v boot perished

nearside rear brake pipe rubbing on fuel tank

noise evident from offside driveshaft support bearing, slight lateral movement in bearing also

odd shock/cprings used on rear suspension, play in offside top mount and both coilsprings corroded

odd tyre sizes on front/rear axle. same size tyres on each axle

offside inner c.v boot contaminated with engine oil

offside outer sill in poor condition (corroded)

play in front suspension top mounts

radiator core sagging

slight play in steering rack

underside brake pipes corroding

underside fuel lines corroding and securing clip snapped but pipes still secure

Pass 13 Jun 2012 122,667 miles

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

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 122,667 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs rusty

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 109,882 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 109,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both front brake hoses perrished

corrosion to nearside rear arch

Pass 3 May 2007 107,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 XFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

W281 XFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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