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AO51 VGY

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,555 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit and perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Aug 2015 68,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracked and perished

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,011 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracked and perished

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,424 miles

front tyres worn on edges of tread and starting to perish

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,910 miles

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

front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,732 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,246 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,922 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,084 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,541 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,543 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 50,536 miles

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

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

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 VGY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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