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AF51 RVW

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,874 mi
Last recorded106,874 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 RVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 106,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 106,874 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 102,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,046 miles

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)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 96,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2014 87,711 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 71,168 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 61,169 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush becoming unbonded

coolant leak

offside front brake pipe getting coroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,159 miles

front brake pads wearing low but unable to check properly with wheels on

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + nail in tread [195/50/15v]

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f headlamp slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, lower on innermost edge

unable to check condition of sills due to covers

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,856 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

slight damage to o/s/f headlamp

unable to check sill condition due to bodykit

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,779 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush started to split

screw in o/s/r tyre

unable to check sill condition due to bodykit

Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,265 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [195/50/15v]

Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,748 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,013 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators+starting to crack

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 195/50/15v

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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AF51 RVW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF51 RVW, 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 AF51 RVW registered?

AF51 RVW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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