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AK51 RSU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,766 mi
Last recorded102,766 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 102,766 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system front flexible section heavily deteriorated

Folded bench seat prevents a full inspection of rear adult seat belts

Major oil leak within engine bay - source not identified

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,895 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,086 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 95,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,429 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 89,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coolant level low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 19 Mar 2013 83,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coolant level low

offside rear tyre punctured (twice)

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,462 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,525 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 59,678 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,550 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,674 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 40,649 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,575 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 32,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,404 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 RSU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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