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AK51 RZZ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,990 mi
Last recorded43,990 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 43,990 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear view mirror missing

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 43,785 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside rear service brake efficiency low

nearside rear view mirror missing

Pass 1 Sep 2023 43,494 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,146 miles

nearside rear view mirror missing

rear service brake efficiency low

slight corrosion, both nearside and offside rear

Fail 1 Sep 2022 43,146 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear view mirror missing

rear service brake efficiency low

slight corrosion, both nearside and offside rear

Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,711 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 42,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, behind arch trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, behind arch trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,320 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 41,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,148 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,810 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,550 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,166 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 37,884 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,816 miles

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

n/s front brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front inner brake pad worn low

n/s wiper torn on end

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,762 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 29,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,115 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 RZZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZZ, 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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What year was AK51 RZZ registered?

AK51 RZZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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