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AD51 VLO

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,254 mi
Last recorded39,254 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VLO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 39,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filler neck hose clip corroded off (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in 1 place (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s weaker (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

all tyres perishing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rusty in places underneath

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres perishing on side walls

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust system rusty

getting a bit rusty in places underneath

rear brake pipe nuts and pipes getting rusty at rear hose end

Fail 11 Oct 2016 37,939 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres perishing on side walls

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust system rusty

getting a bit rusty in places underneath

rear brake pipe nuts and pipes getting rusty at rear hose end

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rusty underneath in places.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 36,166 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rusty underneath in places.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,490 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Rusty underneath in places.

Some brake pipes & hoses waxed.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,292 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rusty in places underneath.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,512 miles

All tyres perished.

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,429 miles

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

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

O/s/r, n/s/r & o/s/f tyres perished.

Rusty in places underneath.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 28,426 miles

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

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

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

O/s/r, n/s/r & o/s/f tyres perished.

Rusty in places underneath.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,793 miles

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

Front discs corroded.

Fuel pipe fouling servo.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,266 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSE ENDS GETTING RUSTY

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

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

SLIGHTLY RUSTY AT FRONT OF BOTH FRONT FOOT WELLS

Fail 2 Oct 2009 23,266 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSE ENDS GETTING RUSTY

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

SLIGHTLY RUSTY AT FRONT OF BOTH FRONT FOOT WELLS

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,429 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,713 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,271 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 10,080 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 VLO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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