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AK51 YPW

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,110 mi
Last recorded85,110 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2018 85,110 miles

Emissions not tested Lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,221 miles

E.M.L. on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe gasket (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Jul 2017 83,221 miles

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

E.M.L. on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe gasket (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,347 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 81,334 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure new unit request (1.1.C.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,506 miles

Near side front cv boot slightly worn

front brake disks worn

near side front tyre inner shoulder ware

Fail 23 Jul 2015 79,505 miles

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

front brake disks worn

Low braking effort on rear

Near side front cv boot slightly worn

near side front tyre inner shoulder ware

Pass 29 Jul 2014 77,599 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Jul 2014 77,595 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,308 miles

EM light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heat sheild loose

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

OSR tyre flat

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seat swop insuscure

Slight corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2013 75,308 miles

EM light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heat sheild loose

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

OSR tyre flat

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seat swop insuscure

Slight corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,654 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 69,561 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,260 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)

Oil leak

corrosion on osr wheelarch and centre of sill

exhaust system corroded inc cat/con

tyres worn more on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2011 63,259 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt perished

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)

corrosion on osr wheelarch and centre of sill

exhaust system corroded inc cat/con

interior rear view mirror not on screen

tyres worn more on edges

Fail 9 Aug 2010 56,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,870 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,101 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 52,101 miles

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

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

front suspension top mounts rough

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,830 miles

Offside rear tyre shows signs of tread separating from casing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear offside tyre deteriorating but ok at time of test.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,883 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 YPW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 YPW, 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 YPW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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