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AK51 LCZ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,561 mi
Last recorded95,561 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LCZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 95,561 miles

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

floors and sills corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 8 Apr 2014 95,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both rear tyes perished

e.m.l on

rear wheel arches very corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,342 miles

18% imbalance front brakes - advise inspection

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre very thin inside edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 90,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

18% imbalance front brakes - advise inspection

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre very thin inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear subframe bushes in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,137 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 83,137 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,987 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 60,680 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 52,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,587 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 36,701 miles

nail in inner side wall of near side rear tyre (not repairable).

spare tyre below limit.

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 LCZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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