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AP51 DGY

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,767 mi
Last recorded69,767 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 69,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 63,831 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 63,831 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 54,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,440 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 47,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 46,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,551 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 45,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill behind rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill behind rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Next to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Next to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 41,763 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 40,019 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,019 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,065 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,107 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,048 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,971 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 29,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,076 miles

Fuel Filter Corroded

N/S/F Bottom Arm Rear Bush Getting Worn But No Play

Fail 17 Aug 2009 27,076 miles

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)

Fuel Filter Corroded

N/S/F Bottom Arm Rear Bush Getting Worn But No Play

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,832 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,682 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,061 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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AP51 DGY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DGY, 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 DGY registered?

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

Is AP51 DGY safe to buy?

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