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AK51 URR

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,266 mi
Last recorded49,266 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 49,266 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,046 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 48,035 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front link pipe flex (7.1.2)

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

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

Coolant leak - thermostat housing

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 45,862 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,862 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 44,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,338 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,838 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 39,838 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,858 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,933 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,117 miles

adv 10 % imbalance on front brakes

adv front brake discs lipped and corroding

adv front section of exhaust cracking and leaking around weld

adv slight movement in both rear top shock mounts with wheels hanging

Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,396 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,085 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 URR is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

AK51 URR is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is AK51 URR safe to buy?

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