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AJ51 UKW

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,146 mi
Last recorded134,146 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UKW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 134,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt perishing

Fail 21 Nov 2019 134,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear stuck in downwards position (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2019 134,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2018 113,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak(s)

rear braking effort poor

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2018 113,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak(s)

rear braking effort poor

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,069 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount stiff noisy

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 110,069 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front top mount stiff noisy

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 106,512 miles

front brake hoses perished

rear brakes apply little effort

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,966 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 102,966 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,512 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 98,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 95,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is perished

nearside sill is starting to rott

rear metal brake pipes are corroded

rear seat belts are slow to retract

Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,190 miles

rear metal brake pipes are corroded

sump is rotted

Fail 20 Dec 2012 93,190 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes are corroded

sump is rotted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 89,637 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 89,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 86,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel arch rotted in a non-prescribed area (offside rear)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 81,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak from 5th gear cover area

Pass 15 Dec 2008 76,467 miles

wiper blades splitting

chip in windscreen outside zone A less than 40mm

Pass 17 Dec 2007 68,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

start of slight seperation of n/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 18 Dec 2006 61,047 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 61,047 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 43,411 miles

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 UKW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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