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AF51 VAH

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,238 mi
Last recorded49,238 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VAH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 49,238 miles

Brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Rear brake effort meets minimum requirement

Rear outer seatbelts slow to retract

Slight power steering fluid leak offside front

Fail 8 May 2019 49,238 miles

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area and underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Rear brake effort meets minimum requirement

Rear outer seatbelts slow to retract

Slight power steering fluid leak offside front

Fail 26 Mar 2019 49,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,596 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,003 miles

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 31 Mar 2017 45,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 15 Mar 2017 44,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill artea (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,053 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,254 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,734 miles

slight damage to sidewall of n/s front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,758 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,490 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,481 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,172 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,103 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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AF51 VAH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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