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AP51 DFU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,731 mi
Last recorded64,731 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 64,731 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,910 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,361 miles

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,719 miles

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2016 52,714 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,425 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode and outer and under sills

Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,161 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,314 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,423 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,618 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,886 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,036 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 36,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,953 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 31,953 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 DFU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 DFU registered?

AP51 DFU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AP51 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 DFU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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