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W283 KRM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,097 mi
Last recorded102,097 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 KRM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 102,097 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both sill to floors corroded

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

discs corroded

o/s/f shocker damp

slight play in both front shocker tops

Fail 10 May 2017 102,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low

both sill to floors corroded

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

discs corroded

o/s/f shocker damp

slight play in both front shocker tops

Pass 25 Mar 2016 94,055 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

slight play in both rear suspension bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,552 miles

both rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 87,552 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,648 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 82,646 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,593 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,982 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,195 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 71,195 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 66,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,295 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,076 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 63,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,931 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 57,064 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KRM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W283 KRM, 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 KRM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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