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AD51 FNZ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,028 mi
Last recorded54,028 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FNZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2017 54,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flex joint (7.1.2)

hand brake cables corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 50,863 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flex joint (7.1.2)

hand brake cables corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,230 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 48,230 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 44,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,979 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,359 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 42,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut to tread but no cords shown at time of test

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,532 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Fail 23 Nov 2012 39,522 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Pass 2 Dec 2011 35,066 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,396 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,294 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 29,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 26,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 20,571 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 17,484 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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AD51 FNZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD51 FNZ, 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 AD51 FNZ registered?

AD51 FNZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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