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AK51 FKH

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,420 mi
Last recorded62,420 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FKH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 62,420 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 62,181 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under side heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2023 62,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,702 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 61,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN AT AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN AT SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRE FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive AT GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,384 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 61,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,746 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 60,550 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 60,550 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 60,417 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 60,108 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,288 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 59,286 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

thermostat housing leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,960 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 57,955 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 55,991 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,079 miles

both front discs slightly pitted

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2010 34,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,973 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 21,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,011 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,618 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle front bushes starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2005 15,891 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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AK51 FKH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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