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AK51 MDE

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,555 mi
Last recorded70,555 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,555 miles

Both outer sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 70,555 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Both outer sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 61,519 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,141 miles

Front Brake discs are slightly worn

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 45,141 miles

Front Brake discs are slightly worn

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,409 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,547 miles

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,259 miles

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,491 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 40,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,113 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 37,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,626 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 34,626 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,949 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,675 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 27,316 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear and offside rear tyres both cracking on outer sidewalls + wearing low on outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,316 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear and offside rear tyres both cracking on outer sidewalls + wearing low on outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,284 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,981 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 MDE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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