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AO51 UBD

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,023 mi
Last recorded83,023 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2018 83,023 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all flexible brake pipes perished

both front wishbone rear bushes perished

Pass 4 Feb 2017 79,483 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight blow from exhaust

wishbone bushes perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,310 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 74,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,178 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 69,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,360 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,626 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 255,541 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,430 miles

n/s front tyre wall scuffed

n/s rear tyre perished

n/s sill & floor corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 53,430 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre wall scuffed

n/s rear tyre perished

n/s sill & floor corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,678 miles

both outer sills slight corrosion

n/s front tyre scuffed

Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,125 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 9 Oct 2008 51,125 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

front pipe / catalytic convertor supporting bracket deteriorated

fuel filter rusty

rear footbrake effort low

Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,086 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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AO51 UBD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO51 UBD, 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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AO51 UBD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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