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AJ51 UHL

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,623 mi
Last recorded121,623 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2018 121,623 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 117,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 117,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,151 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 105,567 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

some corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 22 Oct 2015 105,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

some corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 11 Oct 2014 98,613 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 98,577 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

front fog lights cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,325 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 62,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,201 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,916 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 49,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,266 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UHL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UHL, 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 UHL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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