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AP51 GHD

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,559 mi
Last recorded116,559 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GHD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,559 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,225 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,869 miles

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

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

oil leak under body corroded

under body corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 89,869 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak under body corroded

under body corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 80,670 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,045 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 44,963 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 44,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on edge of tread

Pass 20 Feb 2010 39,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,055 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,845 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,287 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 21,883 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 GHD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GHD, 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 GHD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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