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W198 FOG

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,597 mi
Last recorded82,597 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 FOG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 82,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,882 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 79,882 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,443 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 78,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,445 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,814 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 16 Aug 2013 76,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,793 miles

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 Aug 2011 72,945 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,411 miles

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

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

rear no plate perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,795 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,251 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,360 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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W198 FOG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W198 FOG, 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 W198 FOG registered?

W198 FOG is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W198 FOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 FOG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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