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AO51 VRN

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,084 mi
Last recorded102,084 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VRN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,084 miles

Front both front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

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

Rear both sides rear wheel arches slight crosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,199 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing and slight pershing cracks

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

Rear both sides rear tyres slight pershing cracks

Rear both sides rear wheel arch slight corrsion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,103 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,262 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places front to back and both sides inner ad outer sills and both sides rear wheel archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 90,262 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places front to back and both sides inner ad outer sills and both sides rear wheel archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% getting dim (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides rear inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides rear wheels arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 87,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% getting dim (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides rear inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides rear wheels arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 80,867 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both side outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2016 80,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both side outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 80,836 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt buckle will not connect (5.2.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal -centre & rear (x2) holes (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both - inner arches/flexi's (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower fog light - glass broken & not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch - to clyinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both - arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 77,624 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 77,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,667 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both brakepipes at rear bends slightly corroded.

rust corrosion on both chassis legs from front to rear.

rust corrosion on both inner and outer sills from front to rear.

underbody corrosion at front and rear.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,865 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,865 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,160 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 63,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,830 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 59,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 23 Sep 2010 56,238 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 56,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,466 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 44,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,475 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 VRN is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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