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W183 TBY

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,808 mi
Last recorded104,808 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 TBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2014 104,808 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

drivers mirror repaired

Pass 16 Mar 2013 101,422 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,501 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 98,501 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 95,406 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 95,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,117 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 91,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,410 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 82,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,327 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is collapsing internally and is almost blocked.

Fail 7 Mar 2007 49,319 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust silencer is collapsing internally and is almost blocked.

Fail 3 Mar 2006 45,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,229 miles

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

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

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

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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W183 TBY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W183 TBY, 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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W183 TBY is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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