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W283 FOG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,831 mi
Last recorded94,831 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 FOG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 94,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,589 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to rear wheel arches

oil on gear box and n/s/f suspension arm

play in both front strut top mountings

power steering pump damp

water leak from thermostat housing (pipe)

wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2011 89,685 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroding

rear screen wiper blade split

spare tyre tread worn low

Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,233 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle mountings splitting

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,838 miles

power steering pump damp

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

slight unbonding to o/s lower arm rear bush

stone chip in o/s head lamp lense

surface corrosion to variousa brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,183 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,586 miles

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

n/s headlamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

spare tyre tread worn low

Fail 27 Feb 2007 62,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s headlamp lens damaged

no oil on dip stick

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

spare tyre worn low

Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,553 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 53,418 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

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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W283 FOG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W283 FOG, 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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W283 FOG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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