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AO51 XLE

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,009 mi
Last recorded135,009 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XLE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 135,009 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 131,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 131,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 120,642 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

covers fitted to sills

Pass 31 Jan 2013 109,040 miles

Both Nearside And Offside Handbrake Cables Deteriorated And Rusty.

Clutch Release Bearing/Gearbox Bearing Noisey.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Light Corrison To Inner Sills On Nearside And Offside.

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Smaller Than Orginal Equipment.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Tight When Rotated.

Plastic Sill Covers Fitted To Outer Sills.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 101,517 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 101,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2010 91,790 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 91,790 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,741 miles

1. n/s front inner wishbone mounting bushes becoming perished. 2. o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 3. o/s step to sill becoming weak due to corrosion, small hole. 4. unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,928 miles

1. n/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bush becoming perished. 2. slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,668 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 69,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 62,770 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 54,877 miles

Offside Front 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 XLE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XLE, 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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What year was AO51 XLE registered?

AO51 XLE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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