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W198 GCX

2000 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,058 mi
Last recorded104,058 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 GCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2010 104,058 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,973 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 92,496 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 70,565 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 GCX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W198 GCX?

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What year was W198 GCX registered?

W198 GCX is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W198 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 GCX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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