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AK51 MBY

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 140,367 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 140,367 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 131,334 miles

1/ N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS/BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 7 Apr 2014 131,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,884 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY/REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 16 Apr 2013 122,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 115,467 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 115,318 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 107,315 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 107,271 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 98,514 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 89,631 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 89,631 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,626 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 80,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,075 miles

1/ REAR ADULT SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED 2/ REAR BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 22 Apr 2006 58,572 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 58,572 miles

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)

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 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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