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AK51 ZCL

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,010 mi
Last recorded131,010 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 ZCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 131,010 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 23 Nov 2011 131,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 124,302 miles

Both front chassis rails slight corrosion

Both rear inner sills slight corrosion

Centre exhaust heatshield (mounted to car) is insecure

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)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Nov 2010 124,302 miles

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

Both front chassis rails slight corrosion

Both rear inner sills slight corrosion

Centre exhaust heatshield (mounted to car) is insecure

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 wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 116,399 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 116,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 112,445 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 107,626 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 107,626 miles

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 97,876 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 ZCL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

AK51 ZCL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AK51 ZCL safe to buy?

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