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W254 RJB

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,522 mi
Last recorded116,522 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 RJB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 116,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

o/s/r axle beam bush has play found in it.

Fail 27 May 2015 116,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

o/s/r axle beam bush has play found in it.

Pass 21 May 2014 106,170 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 105,994 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2013 94,691 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 94,673 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2012 82,611 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 82,609 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2011 74,291 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 74,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 May 2010 65,842 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 65,839 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2009 61,450 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 61,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2008 58,948 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 58,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 55,178 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 55,178 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 51,777 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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W254 RJB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W254 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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W254 RJB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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