Ford Fiesta Finesse (2000)
2000 Ford Fiesta Finesse
CarHunch analysed 996 real MOT records for the 2000 Ford Fiesta Finesse. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
**WARNING: This data is severely compromised and unreliable.** The 3.5% first-time pass rate is impossibly low—nearly 97% of these Fiestas supposedly failed on first attempt, yet zero petrol variants passed at all and there are almost no recorded failures or advisories per vehicle. These figures contradict each other fundamentally and suggest either a data collection error, a misclassified cohort, or vehicles tested under non-standard conditions. Do not use this information to make a purchasing decision.
If you're considering a 2000 Fiesta Finesse, request fresh MOT history directly from the DVLA or seller rather than relying on this analysis. The average mileage of 70,000 is reasonable for a 24-year-old car, but the conflicting statistics here make it impossible to assess actual reliability.
What to check before buying a 2000 Ford Fiesta Finesse
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 942 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (5%) | 52 | 67.9% | 1.33 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0.5 |
2000 Ford Fiesta Finesse — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (23% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2022.
MOT History Averages
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