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V178 RAC

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,960 mi
Last recorded62,960 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 RAC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2020 62,960 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting repair patch not properly welded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer sill corrosion

Under-Body Corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2018 58,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer sill corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,929 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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 54,929 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,424 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 51,424 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 47,918 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,918 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,680 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,800 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,694 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 40,694 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

screenwash frozen

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rubber cracking rear box

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,787 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,985 miles

both rear tyres sidewall perished and spliting

Fail 22 Jan 2009 31,952 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres sidewall perished and spliting

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,201 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 29,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,664 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,136 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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V178 RAC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V178 RAC, 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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V178 RAC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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