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AP51 DFG

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,137 mi
Last recorded57,137 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DFG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 57,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,072 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,156 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,849 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,187 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 52,187 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 50,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)

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

Front Brakes have a slight imbalance.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated/perished.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,073 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 49,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,253 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,556 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,392 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,907 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 24,889 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,686 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 20,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AP51 DFG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP51 DFG, 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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AP51 DFG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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