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AK51 YSC

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,245 mi
Last recorded156,245 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YSC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 156,245 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 156,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 140,573 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 140,571 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 125,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 114,271 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,823 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,914 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 44,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 YSC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

AK51 YSC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AK51 YSC safe to buy?

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