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W194 RBL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,989 mi
Last recorded125,989 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 RBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 125,989 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside sill corroding

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 116,909 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 116,768 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 107,029 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 101,112 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 101,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nearside front wheel when in raised position no play found when check on turn table

Fail 13 Feb 2014 97,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nearside front wheel when in raised position no play found when check on turn table

Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,253 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 88,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 81,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front brake disc starting to rust

Fail 10 May 2011 81,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front brake disc starting to rust

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,071 miles

Airbag light on.

Both rear tyres perished.

Corrosion at NSR and OSR metal brake pipes.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear suspension top mounts worn,nearside and offside.

Slight fluid residue at offside of steering rack.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 73,071 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Airbag light on.

Both rear tyres perished.

Corrosion at NSR and OSR metal brake pipes.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear suspension top mounts worn,nearside and offside.

Slight fluid residue at offside of steering rack.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,313 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 59,832 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 May 2008 598,317 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,432 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 52,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f lower arm bush worn

Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,809 miles

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

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

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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W194 RBL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W194 RBL, 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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W194 RBL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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