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AJ51 LLO

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,517 mi
Last recorded90,517 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 LLO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,592 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,503 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 76,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 69,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 69,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

front brake hoses age cracking

front coil springs corroded

heavy corrosion to rear brake pipes, requires attention

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,866 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both front floor panels

corrosion to both sill panels

exhaust heat shield damaged

n/s door mirror loose

rear wheel arches corroded

slight age cracking to rear axle beam bushes

Fail 21 Jul 2011 67,866 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both front floor panels

corrosion to both sill panels

exhaust heat shield damaged

n/s door mirror loose

rear wheel arches corroded

slight age cracking to rear axle beam bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,336 miles

advise age cracking in both front flexy brake hoses

age cracking to both front wishbone rubbers

both rear tyres heavily age cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2010 65,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise age cracking in both front flexy brake hoses

age cracking to both front wishbone rubbers

both rear tyres heavily age cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,582 miles

advanced play in rear strut top mounts

beam axle bushes worn

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses age cracking

front discs corroded to limit

front floorpan corroded

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

o/s/r tyre age cracking

rear arches corroded

rear service brake effort on lower limit

slight wear on front wipers

Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,768 miles

stone chips in windscreen

advance side ways movement in both front anti roll bar saddle rubbers needs attention asap

exhaust corroded

front inner discs corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2008 59,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advance side ways movement in both front anti roll bar saddle rubbers needs attention asap

both front tyres on legal limit at time of test only needs attention asap

exhaust corroded

front inner discs corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,468 miles

advance movement in both front anti roll bar saddle rubbers

exhaust corroded

front discs heavly corroded may need attention soon

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2007 57,468 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

advance movement in both front anti roll bar saddle rubbers

exhaust corroded

front discs heavly corroded may need attention soon

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2006 52,153 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

gearbox oil leaks

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2005 45,873 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres age cracking

slight unbonding to both front suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2005 45,873 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres age cracking

slight unbonding to both front suspension arm inner bushes

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 LLO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLO, 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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AJ51 LLO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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