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AO51 VCZ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,037 mi
Last recorded91,037 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VCZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 90,899 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle of sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all corrosen repairs required marked in yellow chalk

Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,221 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 67,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,769 miles

Both rear wheel arches have corroded but not structural

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

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

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

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,192 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slightly perrished

Offside rear tyre has slightly perrished

Nearside front tyre has perrished

Offside front tyre has perrished

Pass 4 Sep 2014 31,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,749 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,994 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 13,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 12,848 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 12,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 9,741 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low pressure !!!! pump up

Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 7,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,760 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 VCZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VCZ, 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 AO51 VCZ registered?

AO51 VCZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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