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W188 RDF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

39,592 mi
Last recorded39,592 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 RDF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 39,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 18 May 2026 39,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 13 May 2025 39,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 38,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 May 2023 38,872 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 39,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Strut top mounting

Offside Rear strut top mounting

Pass 4 May 2021 38,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 38,157 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,992 miles

Nearside Rear strut top mounting

Pass 21 May 2018 37,606 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arch areas

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,992 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 36,553 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 35,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,306 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 35,306 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 34,700 miles

air bag light on

Pass 22 May 2012 34,045 miles

airbag warning light on,

Fail 22 May 2012 34,045 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

airbag warning light on,

Pass 25 May 2011 31,778 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 28,988 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 28,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 26,159 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 23,243 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 20,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,475 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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W188 RDF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W188 RDF, 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 W188 RDF registered?

W188 RDF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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