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AJ51 ULE

2001 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,121 mi
Last recorded106,121 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ULE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 106,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear corrosion to the wheel arch

Pass 18 May 2016 102,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to the nearside rear wheel arch but not structural

corrosion to the offside rear wheel arch but not structural

Pass 27 May 2015 94,823 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 94,708 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 May 2014 88,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 88,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,580 miles

engine oil level low

front brake hoses perished

o/s/f lower arm rear bush detatched

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake hoses perished

stonechips in screen

Fail 24 Apr 2013 82,580 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

front brake hoses perished

o/s/f lower arm rear bush detatched

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake hoses perished

stonechips in screen

Pass 18 May 2012 78,370 miles

Engine oil level low.

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

Fail 18 May 2012 78,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine oil level low.

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

Pass 3 May 2011 71,616 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spark plugs look corroded in cylinder head,

Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,861 miles

both front brake disk inner faces poor

exhaust down pipe mounting corroded and broke

Fail 20 Oct 2009 58,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disk inner faces poor

both front lower arm rear bushes detatching

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres heavily perished

crack in n/s/r tyre- 23mm

exhaust down pipe mounting corroded and broke

oil and water levels on minimum mark

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,115 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,190 miles

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)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 30,190 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,964 miles

Nearside 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 ULE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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