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V196 FWB

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,076 mi
Last recorded82,076 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 82,076 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 82,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. N/S/R tyre different aspect ratio to the other tyres (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,029 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,092 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 69,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 63,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 56,684 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 56,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,641 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 56,510 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged t rear both (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 56,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged t rear both (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 55,308 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,030 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,418 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,113 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,599 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,904 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,705 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 21,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,564 miles

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

advise parking brake travel

Fail 25 Feb 2006 15,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise handbrake travel

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Feb 2006 15,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise handbrake travel

advise rear wiper blade split

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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V196 FWB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 V196 FWB, 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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V196 FWB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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