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AP51 GWG

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,692 mi
Last recorded126,692 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GWG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 126,692 miles

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

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

Parts of underbody/ body corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 106,188 miles

Oil leak

front tyres low in tread

nearside rear tyre down to limit, advise replacing

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis very rusty

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre low in tread

Fail 21 Feb 2014 106,188 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front tyres low in tread

nearside rear tyre down to limit, advise replacing

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis very rusty

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre low in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,523 miles

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

engine sump leaking oil

nearside rear wheel bearing harsh, advise replacing

offside parking brake low in effort, advise attention

rear axle bushes in poor condition

rear brake pipes rusty

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing harsh, advise replacing

oil leak on rusty engine sump

rear brake pipes rusty

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine sump heavily corroded and leaking oil

front tyres worn on edges

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2011 68,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine sump heavily corroded and leaking oil

front tyres worn on edges

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,587 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2010 57,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,904 miles

o/s/r chassis rail corroding.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 45,904 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r chassis rail corroding.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,461 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 91,474 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 91,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 68,335 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 47,188 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT WISHBONE INNERBUSHES SPLIT/DETERIORATED.

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 GWG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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