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AP51 DHV

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,306 mi
Last recorded104,306 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DHV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 104,306 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,068 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 96,068 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,607 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2011 87,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front brake disc corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,128 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 76,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,457 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,565 miles

windscreen scratched lightly thru swept area

Fail 20 Aug 2007 55,564 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

windscreen lightly scratched thru swept areas

Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,349 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 DHV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP51 DHV, 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 AP51 DHV registered?

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

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