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AO51 VGC

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,627 mi
Last recorded95,627 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 95,627 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bonnet difficult to open

corrosion on fuel tank

corrosion present on both wheel archs

corrosion present on nearside sill

corrosion present on offside sill

dampness under side of engine

fuel filter corrosion present

metal fuel vent pipe from carbon canister corroded would advice consider attention

spare wheel loose but secured with cable tie

Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2010 86,880 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 77,681 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 77,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,994 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 52,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,965 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 19 Sep 2006 41,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

oil level low.

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 VGC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc 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 AO51 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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