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AK51 HGJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,835 mi
Last recorded38,835 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 38,835 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes covered

unable to see brake pads

Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 24,995 miles

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

Nearside wiper split but clears screen effectively

Fail 20 Jul 2017 24,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside wiper split but clears screen effectively

Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,278 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split at end but still clearing screen ok

Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,517 miles

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

nearside & offside front 'rear' wishbone bushes detereorated

rear wiperblade split

service brake only just met requirements (50%)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 22,540 miles

nearside front (rear) wishbone bush detereorated

offside front (rear) wishbone bush detereorated

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 21,381 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,381 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,023 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 20,023 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,670 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 17,430 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 15,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,819 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,686 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,882 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 9,505 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 7,594 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 HGJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

AK51 HGJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AK51 HGJ safe to buy?

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