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AP51 FSA

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,137 mi
Last recorded80,137 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FSA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2021 80,137 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all brake hose ferrules have serious corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both sills at rear and front have holes all chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear beam bushes have extreme movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected the rear suspension beam has lost its strength very dangerous (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole subframe mostly o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front alternator is broken cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner rear wheel arches have heavy corrosion and are weak to touch but not holed

Rear suspension beam is heavily corroded

both sills and floor pan have multiple welding patches and covered in underseal

Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks no leaks just weak damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded and welding patches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arches repaired. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 79,682 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks no leaks just weak damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded and welding patches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arches repaired. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,168 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel main bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch plastic spat loose insecure

Nearside Front strut top mount as slight lift

Nearside Rear strut top mount as slight lift

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear strut top mount as slight lift

aux belt damaged/perished badly

both outer sills are corroded and weak

parking brake effort is low

Fail 3 Sep 2019 79,151 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel main bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch plastic spat loose insecure

Nearside Front strut top mount as slight lift

Nearside Rear strut top mount as slight lift

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear strut top mount as slight lift

aux belt damaged/perished badly

parking brake effort is low

Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,988 miles

under side as areas of corrosion that need rust proof treatment

Fail 24 Jul 2018 77,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,447 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 76,372 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,890 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 73,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,104 miles

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

both rear leg top mounts have slight in them

both rear outer wheel arches are corroded

o/s/f wish bone arm rear bush worn

Fail 3 Sep 2015 72,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated fereals are corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear leg top mounts have slight in them

both rear outer wheel arches are corroded

o/s/f wish bone arm rear bush worn

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 65,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 63,650 miles

rear silancer corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,916 miles

both front wish bone arm rear bushes worn

Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front wish bone arm rear bushes worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,822 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,715 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,480 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 45,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,486 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,458 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 30,478 miles

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

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 FSA is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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