MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
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
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
both front suspension arm mounting bushes deteriorated
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
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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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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