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W215 RDF

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,820 mi
Last recorded101,820 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW215 RDF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,820 miles

rear brake hoses perishing

nearside front brake hose pipe perishing

nearside front track rod end has slight play

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front cv gator perishing

offside front tyre bald outer edge

oily residue lower gearbox

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer joint has a minor blow

Fail 2 Aug 2014 101,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake hoses perishing

fuel filter corroded

nearside front track rod end has slight play

nearside front tyre bald on edges

nearside rear brake has low effort

offside front cv gator perishing

offside front tyre bald outer edge

oily residue lower gearbox

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear brake hoses perishing

rear exhaust silencer joint has a minor blow

front brake discs are heavily worn and corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,887 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 95,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 91,042 miles

front floors corroding

inner faces of front discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,842 miles

inner faces of front discs corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,226 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,571 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 66,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,627 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 56,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 47,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,270 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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W215 RDF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W215 RDF, 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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W215 RDF is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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