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A18 VSC

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,386 mi
Last recorded55,386 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VSC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,386 miles

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

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

n/s/f disc pitted

Pass 26 May 2011 49,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 May 2010 48,626 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 48,613 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s wiper damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,259 miles

passenger front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2009 47,255 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

passenger front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2008 46,188 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s wiper blade split

one high level stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,188 miles

o/s wiper blade split

one high level stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,439 miles

brake pads low

Fail 23 Jul 2007 40,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,384 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 34,383 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

one high levl stop lamp bulb not working

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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A18 VSC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 A18 VSC, 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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What year was A18 VSC registered?

A18 VSC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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