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W197 BNO

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,577 mi
Last recorded144,577 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 BNO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2023 144,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre treads heavily cracked (border line pass)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 139,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake readings on the low side

Pass 15 Jun 2021 136,635 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 135,377 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,551 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,363 miles

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

both rear wheel arches and o/side lower sill corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 122,342 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and inner bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear wheel arches and o/side lower sill corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 112,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 107,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 102,817 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,347 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 96,265 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both lower arm rear bounded bushes starting to crack

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

seat belt warning light on

Fail 13 Apr 2013 92,911 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

seat belt warning light on

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,456 miles

main beam switch intermittent fault

near/side centre outer sill corroded

rear brake hoses cracking

some scoring on front b/disc faces

Fail 15 Apr 2011

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses cracked ( border line pass )

n/s rear shock absorber very damp ( border line pass )

Pass 15 Apr 2011

both front brake hoses cracked ( border line pass )

n/s rear shock absorber very damp ( border line pass )

Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,149 miles

front brake hoses cracking both sides

light switch intermittent when changing to main beam ( border line pass )

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

rear exhaust box splitting (blowing started border line pass)

rear wiper juddery

some front brake unbalance recorded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,149 miles

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

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

front brake hoses cracking both sides

light switch intermittent when changing to main beam ( border line pass )

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

rear exhaust box splitting (blowing started border line pass)

rear wiper juddery

some front brake unbalance recorded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 72,246 miles

light nearside front brake disc judder noted

Fail 3 Apr 2009 72,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light nearside front brake disc judder noted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,932 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking..advise further attention soon.185/55/14

Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 57,535 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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W197 BNO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 W197 BNO, 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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W197 BNO is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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