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AK51 YRG

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,398 mi
Last recorded87,398 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 87,398 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,919 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 74,780 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,886 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 64,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,289 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 61,289 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,978 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,394 miles

N/s rear-slightly loosing shape.

O/s front suspension arm-bush deteriorating.

n/s rear brake brake pipe corroding.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/s rear-slightly loosing shape.

O/s front suspension arm-bush deteriorating.

n/s rear brake brake pipe corroding.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,266 miles

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

Slight corrosion on Inner surface of the N/S/F brake disc.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,018 miles

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads approx 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,816 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,825 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 YRG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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