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W171 RJB

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,973 mi
Last recorded38,973 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 RJB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 38,973 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 38,497 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 37,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, behind rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 37,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, behind rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 37,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 37,024 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 36,487 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 36,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,266 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just on limit in places (4.1.E.1)

some imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,439 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 34,047 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2011 32,100 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 31,384 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,631 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,911 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 29,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2006 28,178 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W171 RJB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W171 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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What year was W171 RJB registered?

W171 RJB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W171 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W171 RJB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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