MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear wheel arches slight corrosion no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
both rear wheel arches slight corrosion no sharp edges
1/ N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS/BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1/ N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS/BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY/REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY/REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
engine light on
exhaust heatshield loose
front brakes worn
front flexy hoses deteriorated
front springs corroded
n/s wishbone bush deteriorated
play in seat backs
wiper blades worn
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
exhaust heatshield loose
front brakes worn
front flexy hoses deteriorated
front springs corroded
n/s wishbone bush deteriorated
play in seat backs
wiper blades worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND N/S/F ONLY JUST LEGAL 2/ NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD 3/ N/S/R BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND N/S/F ONLY JUST LEGAL 2/ NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD 3/ N/S/R BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY
1/ REAR ADULT SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED 2/ REAR BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AK51 MBY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 MBY, 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 MBY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 September 2001.
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