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AJ51 LWU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,176 mi
Last recorded94,176 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,176 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 89,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2017 89,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive misfire (7.3.D.3)

general under body corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,435 miles

2 x Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

2 x Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,239 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 75,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,374 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,961 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 70,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 68,517 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,029 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 66,026 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 63,262 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,711 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 58,470 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,170 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,234 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 52,234 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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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AJ51 LWU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 60,777 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LWU, 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 LWU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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