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V198 DLW

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,293 mi
Last recorded55,293 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 DLW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 54,573 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside side and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of elder seat belt

rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and near side

rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and near side

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 5 Mar 2016 54,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and near side (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of elder seat belt

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,528 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,959 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,139 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 51,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,886 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 49,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 45,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 42,357 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 42,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 39,957 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,624 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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V198 DLW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V198 DLW, 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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V198 DLW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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