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A5 OBF

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,723 mi
Last recorded46,723 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OBF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 46,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush starting to seperate . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop.

rear wiper blade split .

Pass 30 Jan 2025 41,344 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 41,163 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,131 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 33,798 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 33,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 32,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 32,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system on the joint (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 32,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 31,477 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 30,322 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 30,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 29,746 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,826 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 28,824 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 27,653 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 26,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,226 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,456 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,273 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,473 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 17,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,750 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 14,750 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 11,929 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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A5 OBF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A5 OBF, 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 A5 OBF registered?

A5 OBF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is A5 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 OBF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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