2000 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · W385 UKX
2000 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 82,375 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2014.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W385 UKX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2013
- 82,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W385 UKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Fiesta (W385 UKX) between February 2006 and October 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Windscreen (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
W385 UKX Mileage History
- 24/02/200693,388 mi
- 23/02/2007104,643 mi+11,255 mi
- 23/02/2007104,643 mi
- 18/02/2008116,667 mi+12,024 mi
- 17/02/2009132,704 mi+16,037 mi
- 17/02/2009132,704 mi
- 17/02/2010154,801 mi+22,097 mi
- 18/02/2010154,854 mi+53 mi
- 21/02/2011162,288 mi+7,434 mi
- 09/11/20110 mi-162,288 mi
- 11/11/20110 mi
- 06/11/20120 mi
- 08/11/20120 mi
- 30/10/201382,375 mi+82,375 mi
Average of roughly -1,434 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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