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A2 WMV

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,735 mi
Last recorded150,735 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WMV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 150,735 miles

Note: Engine oil leak.

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 150,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note: Engine oil leak.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 131,700 miles

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

note;front and rear brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Aug 2012 126,529 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both sills and inner sills corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 15 Aug 2011 121,965 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 121,955 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake discs badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle bushes splitting

Sills, inner sills and floor corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 116,787 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 116,787 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle bushes splitting

Sills,inner sills and floor corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 110,529 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 104,457 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 94,997 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 94,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 96,509 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 86,509 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 76,173 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2005 76,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A2 WMV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A2 WMV, 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 A2 WMV registered?

A2 WMV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is A2 WMV safe to buy?

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