MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on outer edge, and worn below legal limit on corresponding tread groove (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm
Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
NSF folding seat mechanism faulty
NSF tyre perishing around bead
NSF tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
OS wiper blade slightly deteriorated but still clears screen
OSF tyre perishing around bead
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe [runs down the NS of the vehicle] (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front bumper loose, but still secure
ribbed belt badly perished/cracked
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
ribbed belt badly perished/cracked
front bumper loose, but still secure
NSF folding seat mechanism faulty
NSF tyre perishing around bead
NSF tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
OS wiper blade slightly deteriorated but still clears screen
OSF tyre perishing around bead
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe [runs down the NS of the vehicle] (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
As per failure.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear wheel arches becoming corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre perished & worn close to legal limit
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)
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AK51 SDY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SDY, 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 SDY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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