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AK51 MBU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,853 mi
Last recorded91,853 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,853 miles

coolant weep noted from top housing

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn

hand brake cables are rusty

n/s headlamp reflector is poor

r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

sump is rusty and oil leak noted from sump area

underside is very rusty in places esp rear sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,750 miles

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

car has various corroded areas but not to excess!

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,757 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner side wall!

Fail 26 Nov 2013 82,757 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner side wall!

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,523 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,970 miles

advise damage to windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2009 59,970 miles

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

advise damage to windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2008 51,353 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,353 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,671 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,724 miles

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

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

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 MBU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc 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 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

AK51 MBU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is AK51 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 MBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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