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AJ51 UYF

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,063 mi
Last recorded106,063 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UYF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,063 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 106,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 103,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 98,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,019 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 95,013 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 94,990 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,864 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

clutch worn

Fail 31 Aug 2016 92,858 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

clutch worn

front end of n/s sill & o/s sill weak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,789 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

front ends of both sills getting weak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,183 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,186 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 84,186 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,922 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 80,922 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,500 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 76,500 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,744 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,235 miles

rear wheel arches rusting

Fail 24 Aug 2009 69,227 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,769 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 62,333 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 62,305 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,982 miles

worn edges on n/s front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2005 54,020 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 UYF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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