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AO51 VBN

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,758 mi
Last recorded92,758 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VBN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 92,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded connection to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mount and floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch surface corrosion taped up

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

eml stays illuminated

Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,566 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside fog light lense damaged

surface corrosion under body

Pass 12 Sep 2015 73,709 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear inner sill weak on both sides

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 73,709 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear inner sill weak on both sides

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,714 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,516 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,314 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 54,173 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 48,020 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,020 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,244 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,284 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,728 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 VBN is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc 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 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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