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AP51 ETJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,610 mi
Last recorded123,610 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ETJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 123,610 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 111,317 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 111,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 100,530 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,112 miles

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

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

front brake pads /discs require replacment

Fail 8 Jan 2010 75,048 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,048 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,599 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,830 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 35,830 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ETJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

AP51 ETJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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