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AK51 LZS

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,500 mi
Last recorded107,500 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LZS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,500 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor, chassis and body members

front brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 9 Jun 2017 107,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor, chassis and body members

front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 18 Jun 2016 100,938 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor,body and chassis members

front brake flexi hoses peished

rear axle front bushes worn

rear tyres different aspect ratio to fronts

Fail 17 Jun 2016 100,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor,body and chassis members

front brake flexi hoses peished

rear axle front bushes worn

rear tyres different aspect ratio to fronts

Pass 6 Jun 2015 91,778 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

all coil springs rusty

coolant leak

different aspect ratio tyres fitted front to rear

floors & chassis starting to rust

front brake hoses perishing & poor

front suspension system rusty

fuel tank rusty

non standard speedo illumination device fitted

outer sills rusty & previously repaired

rear inner closing sills rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 85,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,204 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 84,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,164 miles

door sills and wheel arches corroded

nsr tyre out of shape liable to cause road noise

Fail 18 Jan 2012 83,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

door sills and wheel arches corroded

nsr tyre out of shape liable to cause road noise

Pass 21 Jan 2011 82,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,205 miles

osf tyre on 2mm wear indicators

Fail 14 Jan 2010 79,205 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre on 2mm wear indicators

Pass 30 Jan 2009 77,711 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 77,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 64,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 64,527 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 43,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 40,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre and both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,617 miles

offside front tyre and both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 16 Sep 2005 31,361 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 LZS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LZS, 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 LZS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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