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W196 SOT

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,073 mi
Last recorded58,073 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 SOT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper wheal arch corrision out side are

Fail 25 Mar 2019 58,071 miles

Nearside Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper wheal arch corrision out side are

Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower nsr osr lower seal corrosion repaird lots of sealand can not assed

Fail 4 Apr 2018 51,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 46,814 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 46,772 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to offside outer sill but not excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,559 miles

both outer sills rusting

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,617 miles

both outer sills starting to rust

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

drivers side front tyre wearing low

drivers side rear metal brake pipe rusting

passangers side front tyre close to limits

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,974 miles

slight rust starting on both outer sills

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,887 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,750 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,519 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,402 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,555 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,180 miles

F/ flexi hoses have started to perish ( future ref.)

Handbrake travel slightly high

Interior rear veiw mirror missing

f/ discs heavly corroded

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 SOT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W196 SOT, 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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W196 SOT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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