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W126 RDF

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,715 mi
Last recorded71,715 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 RDF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 71,715 miles

both lower arms rear bushes perished

front brake pads low

nearside wing mirror glass missing

some oil loss

some play in rear axle bushes

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 59,157 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill panel (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,061 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 52,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,450 miles

some travel on handbrake lever.

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

offside front brake hose part perished, not excessive.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 45,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake hose part perished, not excessive.

some travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,565 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,251 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,646 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,204 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 27,201 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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W126 RDF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W126 RDF, 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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W126 RDF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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