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AJZ 4797

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,021 mi
Last recorded118,021 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 4797
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,021 miles

play all top mounts ns cv boot greasy rear cills corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 118,004 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

E.M.L on

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion on vehicle

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,820 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front lower arm bushes splitting away

n/s/r tyre on limits

o/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

rust & corrosion in various places

slight noisr o/s/f bearing and driveshaft

swivel boots perished

Fail 2 Mar 2015 114,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

EML on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front lower arm bushes splitting away

n/s/r tyre on limits

rust & corrosion in various places

slight noisr o/s/f bearing and driveshaft

swivel boots perished

Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,896 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 69,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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AJZ 4797 is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJZ 4797, 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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AJZ 4797 is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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