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W189 PBA

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,991 mi
Last recorded108,991 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 PBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,991 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre has a flat spot

NSR wheel arch corroded and deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OSR wheel arch corroded and deteriorated.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear bumper insecure

Reverse light inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen delamitating.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 108,991 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre has a flat spot

NSR wheel arch corroded and deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR wheel arch corroded and deteriorated.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear bumper insecure

Reverse light inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen delamitating.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 105,972 miles

Fuel tank has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Slight exhaust corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,336 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 99,307 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

vacume pipe to near to rad fan also abs cable rubbing on o/side front

Pass 21 Apr 2012 94,335 miles

both front suspension arm mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2011 88,769 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion at various areas under car

Pass 24 Apr 2010 82,872 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

back box exhaust hanger rusty

front exhaust hanger rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,432 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 76,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 69,324 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 69,324 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 61,138 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,851 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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W189 PBA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PBA, 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 PBA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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