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AP51 GWL

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,752 mi
Last recorded106,752 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 106,752 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes worn

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2012 106,688 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 101,832 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 101,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 94,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 89,141 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 May 2009 89,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 May 2008 77,697 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 77,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2007 68,871 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brakes low effort

Pass 22 May 2006 61,591 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 GWL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GWL, 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 GWL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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