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AO51 VNN

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

100,943 mi
Last recorded100,943 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 100,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 100,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 92,875 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 92,875 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,360 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 87,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,806 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 81,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,392 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 75,125 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 72,181 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 72,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,457 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 66,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,456 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 60,456 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,250 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 55,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,327 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,879 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 46,879 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 41,626 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,870 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,018 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 29,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 22,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,876 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,030 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 16,030 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 9,857 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

Pass 13 Dec 2006 3,721 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 2,176 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 VNN is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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