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AD51 VLS

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,731 mi
Last recorded128,731 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VLS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 128,731 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Slight corrosion in places

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 127,303 miles

Aux belt perished

Front discs worn

Fuel lines corroded

Heat shield insecure

Slight corrosion in places

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 126,499 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 126,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 117,767 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 110,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2011 104,104 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,347 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 93,537 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 84,672 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 84,671 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 47,934 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 VLS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD51 VLS?

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What year was AD51 VLS registered?

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

Is AD51 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VLS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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