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W185 RDL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,533 mi
Last recorded55,533 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 RDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,362 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts heavily perished / no cord visible at time of test / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills / both rear inner sills / corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,143 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts heavily perished in tread / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside outer sill / both rear inner sills / have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,283 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside outer sill / rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres perished in tread / no cord visable at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2017 51,270 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion offside outer sill / rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres perished in tread / no cord visable at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,184 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside outer sill / rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,342 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished / no cord visable at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,606 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 42,747 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

advise rear number plate very slightly deteriorated

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

offside rear foot brake performance low

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise check steering track and tyre pressures

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advanced handbrake travel

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,437 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 34,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,447 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Fail 20 Jun 2006 32,447 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 27 Jul 2005 31,148 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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W185 RDL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W185 RDL, 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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W185 RDL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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