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AK51 SFF

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,106 mi
Last recorded63,106 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 SFF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,106 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s/f mirror insecure (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 63,104 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s/f mirror insecure (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,453 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,125 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,005 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,627 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 SFF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

AK51 SFF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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