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AK51 RSY

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,034 mi
Last recorded149,034 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 149,034 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure hand brake cable (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/door shut (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and fuel filter ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 144,489 miles

1. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. Offside step to sill becoming corroded.

Fail 31 Mar 2017 144,335 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at centre and is insecure at lower edge (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor by seat mounting point (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

1. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. Offside step to sill becoming corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 139,083 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 139,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper on nearside. (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 133,604 miles

1. Offside centre floor becoming corroded. 2. Offside rear wheel arch repaired with tape at time of test. 3. Pin holes in both front outer drive shaft gaiters and are becoming perished.

4. Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 133,414 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

1. Offside centre floor becoming corroded. 2. Offside rear wheel arch repaired with tape at time of test. 3. Pin holes in both front outer drive shaft gaiters and are becoming perished.

4. Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 126,830 miles

As per failure.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 126,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

1. Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished. 2. Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 122,274 miles

1.rear shock absorbers becoming weak 2.front tyres wearing low on inside edges 3.n/s/r steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 115,763 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 115,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 109,659 miles

1. Front brake hoses starting to perish. 2. Front brake discs pitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 104,553 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,723 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 99,689 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1/ n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch 2/ n/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bush becoming perished

Pass 4 Apr 2008 93,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 93,479 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 93,425 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2007 85,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 85,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 75,888 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 RSY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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