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W196 SGW

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,202 mi
Last recorded133,202 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 SGW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 133,202 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 131,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 129,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 126,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 125,008 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 125,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 120,517 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 112,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 108,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,576 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 102,576 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 97,227 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 91,183 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,418 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,946 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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W196 SGW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SGW, 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 SGW registered?

W196 SGW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W196 SGW safe to buy?

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