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AP51 FRU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,501 mi
Last recorded140,501 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 140,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated on side wall

Fail 5 Feb 2016 140,501 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated on side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2015 137,049 miles

Exhaust Rear Coweling Insecure

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 137,049 miles

Exhaust Rear Coweling Insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 122,447 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

floor/inner sills starting to corrode

outer sills/wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jan 2014 122,397 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes starting to corrode

floor/inner sills starting to corrode

outer sills/wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2013 110,103 miles

floor/inner sills starting to corrode

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2012 103,303 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jan 2012 103,214 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,068 miles

floor starting to corrode

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2010 86,959 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,975 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jan 2009 71,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,993 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 49,694 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 42,717 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 42,716 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 FRU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

AP51 FRU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AP51 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 FRU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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