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W161 RJB

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,376 mi
Last recorded38,376 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 RJB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,376 miles

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

nearside and offside rear axle bushes slightly detriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2014 93,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside rear axle bushes slightly detriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2014 93,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 82,664 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 75,366 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing

n/s and o/s rear coil springs corroding

Fail 28 May 2012 75,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brake hoses perishing

n/s and o/s rear coil springs corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside outer sill corroding

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside outer sill corroding

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,405 miles

exhaust slightly corroded and baffles starting to break up

nearside outer sill heavily corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

slight play in offside front suspension leg

slight play in rear suspension leg top mounts

slight weep from gear selector oil seal

Fail 27 Jul 2009 59,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust slightly corroded and baffles starting to break up

nearside outer sill heavily corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

slight play in offside front suspension leg

slight play in rear suspension leg top mounts

slight weep from gear selector oil seal

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,146 miles

baffles starting to break up in rear box

front wipers smeary

offside front wishbone arm rear bush starting to unbond

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

slight play in front suspension legs

slight play in rear suspension leg top mounts

slight weep from gear selector oil seal

Fail 30 Jul 2008 54,146 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

baffles starting to break up in rear box

ffront discs and pads worn

front wipers smeary

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside front wishbone arm rear bush starting to unbond

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

slight play in front suspension legs

slight play in rear suspension leg top mounts

slight weep from gear selector oil seal

Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,470 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside front wishbone arm rear bush starting to unbond

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion on outer sills

slight weep from gear selector oil seal

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,024 miles

front tyres close to leagal limit

offside front wishbone arm rear bush starting to unbond- 25%

offside washer partially blocked

outer sills slightly corroded

slight play in both front suspension legs

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight wear gear selector oil seal

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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W161 RJB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W161 RJB, 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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W161 RJB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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