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W198 OEL

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,308 mi
Last recorded112,308 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 OEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,308 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 107,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 107,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 100,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 91,128 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 85,622 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 85,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 81,951 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 81,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,800 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 77,800 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 72,973 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres cracked

Pass 19 May 2007 65,549 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,870 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 39,787 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)

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

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 OEL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W198 OEL, 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

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What year was W198 OEL registered?

W198 OEL is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W198 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 OEL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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