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W198 RJB

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,167 mi
Last recorded53,167 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,349 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,731 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,863 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,117 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,975 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

auxiliary drive belt cracking

front wipers starting to split

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,691 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack+perish

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

Fail 14 Mar 2008 31,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres starting to crack+perish

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,323 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 27,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RJB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RJB, 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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W198 RJB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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