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AK51 HGZ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,959 mi
Last recorded65,959 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HGZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone main rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing with slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing at the top of the hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone main rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing with slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror case slightly insecure but still attached. (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Split and worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Split and torn (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Top broken. (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror case slightly insecure but still attached. (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Split and worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Split and torn (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 63,839 miles

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

Off side front head lamp top mounting broken, but light secure when the bonnet is closed.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 61,344 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 61,344 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,028 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 58,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 54,527 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 52,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 49,918 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 45,885 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 45,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 74,036 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 44,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,644 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,867 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 HGZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

AK51 HGZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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