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W189 MBR

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,144 mi
Last recorded96,144 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 MBR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,144 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 96,138 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,977 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,350 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle bushes worn

slight bind from o/s/f wheel

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 28 Jan 2013 90,350 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle bushes worn

slight bind from o/s/f wheel

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 30 Jan 2012 87,266 miles

Slight wear in steering rack at n/s.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,439 miles

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,716 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 62,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,029 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 44,683 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,683 miles

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

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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W189 MBR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W189 MBR, 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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W189 MBR is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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