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W196 PEL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 PEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,063 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r wings corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,594 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,999 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre wall has damage

Pass 12 Jun 2011 69,836 miles

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,696 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriated

Both rear tyres getting low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,890 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders and 2mm tread depth in areas

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,112 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 52,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Both front tyres getting low

Both rear tyres getting low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate starting to deteriate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,339 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face around outer edge

Near side rear tyre getting low on tread

Off side front lower arm rear bush slightly debonded

Off side rear tyre slightly deteriated and getting low on tread

Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,321 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre perished

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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W196 PEL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W196 PEL, 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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What year was W196 PEL registered?

W196 PEL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W196 PEL safe to buy?

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