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AP51 GHJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,021 mi
Last recorded83,021 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,021 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON AT START OF TEST.. NOT ON BY END OF TEST...

COOLANT LEVEL LOW...

CORROSION IN OFF SIDE SILL PANEL...

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

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

REAR CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN AREA...TWO AREAS... (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON AT START OF TEST.. NOT ON BY END OF TEST...

COOLANT LEVEL LOW...

CORROSION IN OFF SIDE SILL PANEL...

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

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

REAR CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,125 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 70,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Front fog light lens cacked

Nearside Outer body sill coroded

Nearside Outer body sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and small split in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,693 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,901 miles

Offside body sill slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,638 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,419 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,527 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,365 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 52,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,241 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 44,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,735 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,988 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 GHJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

AP51 GHJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AP51 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 GHJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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