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W191 BCF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,243 mi
Last recorded56,243 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 BCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,243 miles

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

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

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

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

extensive welding repairs to vehicle and heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,177 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 56,168 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking joint leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside handbrake cable not clipped in

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,263 miles

off side front tyre showing slight wear

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 11 Mar 2015 53,258 miles

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

off side front tyre showing slight wear

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,118 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,105 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 42,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Mar 2012 29,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 29,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,137 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 27,137 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,067 miles

screen has scrathing

Fail 19 Mar 2009 26,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

screen has scrathing

tracking out

o/s/f strut bent

o/s/f wheel displaced 25mm toward rear

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

uneven wear to inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,725 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,015 miles

Rear 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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W191 BCF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W191 BCF, 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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W191 BCF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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