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W283 SDM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,517 mi
Last recorded64,517 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 SDM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,517 miles

General advanced corrosion in vehicle structure,suspension and braking system

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,953 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 63,945 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and near side outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,347 miles

Front both sides wheel hub carrier corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,611 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2015 62,607 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 1 May 2014 62,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 62,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 61,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2013 61,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 60,249 miles

o/s outter seal has slight corrosion.

Fail 28 Apr 2012 60,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s outter seal has slight corrosion.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,423 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,423 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 58,642 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 58,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 57,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,779 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 54,779 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking (trayal 165/70r1379t)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,664 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 52,664 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 51,290 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 50,339 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 SDM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SDM, 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 W283 SDM registered?

W283 SDM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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