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AK51 FFB

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,026 mi
Last recorded111,026 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FFB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2016 111,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Coolant below minimum

Front Strong Advise: Brake hoses aged and cracking heavily

Front Strong Advise: Number plate deteriorated

Offside Front Strong Advise: Tyre cut to cords less than 25mm in length

Offside Front Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Rear Strong Advise: Brake hoses aged and cracking heavily

Rear Strong Advise: Metal brake pipes corroded

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Strong Advise: Corrosion to both outer sills

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,922 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 94,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion in ns outer sil (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,037 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,694 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,290 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,760 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,690 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 31,176 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,176 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,681 miles

front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2005 21,282 miles

nail in offside front tyre.

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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AK51 FFB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK51 FFB, 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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What year was AK51 FFB registered?

AK51 FFB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AK51 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 FFB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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