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AD51 VEM

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,606 mi
Last recorded54,606 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VEM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2016 54,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed NOTE corrossion to offside rear wheel arch not effecting prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NOTE rear brake efforts low!

Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch slight corrossion

both outer sills slight corrossion

Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,289 miles

slight corrison to offside rear wheel arch !!

water pump / bearing noise from engine requires attension !

Fail 2 Dec 2014 54,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

slight corrison to offside rear wheel arch !!

water pump / bearing noise from engine requires attension !

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,089 miles

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

bad gear box oil leak !!

corrission to offside rear wheel srch !!

Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,089 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

bad gear box oil leak !!

corrission to offside rear wheel srch !!

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,783 miles

front tyres wearing close !!

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,064 miles

major gearbox oil / leaking on to neartside brake disc

Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,425 miles

Both front lower arm bushes starting to split

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,988 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,791 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 32,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 28,840 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 24,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 24,845 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 VEM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AD51 VEM, 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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AD51 VEM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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