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AO51 VOC

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,749 mi
Last recorded89,749 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VOC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer nearside and offside cv gaiters minor surface perishing starting

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn edges surface cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroding

exhaust system corroded ,rear heat shield damage

Fail 23 Jan 2019 89,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and inner sill previous repair coming away marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer nearside and offside cv gaiters minor surface perishing starting

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn edges surface cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroding

exhaust system corroded ,rear heat shield damage

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,207 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2018 72,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,010 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 63,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,629 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2015 41,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 38,171 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 35,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 5 May 2012 32,877 miles

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

nearside rear brake efficiency slightly down...

Fail 5 May 2012 32,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake efficiency slightly down...

Pass 12 May 2011 27,507 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 27,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 25,566 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,145 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2008 20,361 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 20,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 18,133 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 18,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 15,257 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 VOC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VOC, 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 VOC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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