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X271 EFB

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,905 mi
Last recorded115,905 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 EFB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

under guards fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,274 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 109,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-55x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 97,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,157 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 94,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,577 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 91,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 89,324 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 89,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 87,190 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 87,142 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 85,609 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 85,609 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 80,354 miles

near side mirror slightly loose

Pass 9 Dec 2005 70,306 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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X271 EFB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X271 EFB, 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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X271 EFB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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