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56 AAJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests45 (38 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

97,417 mi
Last recorded97,417 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 AAJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

38 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 97,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,418 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 44,418 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 96,603 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 96,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 39,990 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,829 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,078 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 33,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,766 miles

Offside Front seat handle missing

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,249 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 93,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 26,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,531 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,441 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 17,797 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,184 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,340 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 79,333 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,333 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 10,930 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 76,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 8,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,716 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 74,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 5,842 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 4,976 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,458 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 3,519 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 53,664 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 53,525 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 46,956 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,613 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 34,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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56 AAJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

Across all 2001 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 60,777 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 56 AAJ, 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 25 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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56 AAJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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