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AF51 VBA

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,588 mi
Last recorded45,588 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,588 miles

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

osf inner cw gator detiroted

Fail 28 Jan 2008 45,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,140 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 27,641 miles

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

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 VBA is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VBA, 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

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What year was AF51 VBA registered?

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

Is AF51 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VBA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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