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AJ51 LHC

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,216 mi
Last recorded56,216 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 LHC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 55,789 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/s outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded

o/s outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 55,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/s outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded

o/s outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,213 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 55,213 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,343 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 54,343 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,539 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,851 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,779 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,385 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 49,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,590 miles

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

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

slight corrosion building up around vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,491 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,228 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 46,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,910 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,102 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 38,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AJ51 LHC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ51 LHC, 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 AJ51 LHC registered?

AJ51 LHC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is AJ51 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 LHC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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