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W179 BNO

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,980 mi
Last recorded104,980 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 BNO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,980 miles

Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jun 2018 104,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working Bottle full (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,274 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 98,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside, rear, inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside, rear, inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,293 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sill panels slight corrosion to seat belt anchorage and suspension component mounting (rear) but not considered excessive. (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside, low performance (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 92,287 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 82,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 78,910 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 78,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 75,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 71,735 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 26 May 2011 68,306 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,352 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 60,239 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 55,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,344 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,201 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,326 miles

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

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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W179 BNO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W179 BNO, 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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W179 BNO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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