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W104 RCF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,321 mi
Last recorded121,321 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 RCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 121,321 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 121,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 109,792 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 109,534 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle seal (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle seal (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,991 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 98,991 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 93,640 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,379 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,729 miles

ENGINE OVERHEATING,coolant filler cap missing and coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 80,729 miles

ENGINE OVERHEATING,coolant filler cap missing and coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,965 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 72,965 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,752 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 63,681 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 54,018 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 54,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,418 miles

cut in outer sidewall of off side front tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2007 41,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in outer sidewall of off side front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,861 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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W104 RCF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W104 RCF, 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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What year was W104 RCF registered?

W104 RCF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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